Asset based lending and invoice discounting lawyers

Get expert advice on asset-based lending, invoice discounting and structured finance transaction

Our team of banking solicitors has in-depth, industry-leading experience in asset-based lending, invoice discounting and structured finance transactions. In addition to advising on both syndicated and bilateral structures our team has advised funders on matters including:

Testimonials

They are extremely adept and can manage nuances around early stage finance deals. They don't just deal with the issue, they take hold of the full legal aspect when required.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Their strengths are their knowledge, research and attention to detail. They left absolutely no stone unturned.
Chambers & Partners 2026
They go above and beyond in making sure that the clients know what's going on and they retain a very good relationship with them.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Worked with the Corporate team at Weightmans for a long time now, and they continue to support us in all aspects of our business. They have a great ethos that is pragmatic and deal focused. What has set them apart for me is their understanding of the business as a whole, they are interested in our business and how it operates which allows them to give us far more valuable advice.’
Legal 500 2026
The firm really understands our business so our engagements with the team are seamless. We work with a really super team with excellent experience and different approaches.
Chambers 2025
The team provides great technical ability whilst importantly seeing things from a very practical and commercial viewpoint, seeking solutions rather than just highlighting risks.
Legal 500 2026
They take a commercial and pragmatic approach whilst having the technical knowledge expected of a high-quality law firm.Nothing was too much trouble for the Weightmans team and they made the complicated process simple and seamless.Weightmans offers transparency, constant updates and the feeling of a one-to-one service.The Weightmans team is technically excellent, easy to deal with and very responsive.They offer pragmatism and approachability, understanding the requirements and challenges at hand.
Chambers & Partners 2026
The team at Weightmans offers pragmatic and commercially sound advice. They ensure the deal outcome meets the objectives of all parties. It's a commercially savvy and wise team.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans understands how we work and has adapted to our way of working.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans understands the potential challenges that arise and explains them in simple terms. They offer solutions that are simple and executable and have very strong knowledge and experience.
Chambers 2025
The Weightmans team took a pragmatic approach, focusing on the commercial risk and ensuring that the client was protected appropriately.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans do a great job. They look after clients and always deliver. They're a proactive firm with good communication. The whole team is strong.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans brought a pragmatic, commercial approach supported by high technical ability.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans has a well-resourced team. They give quick responses and are good with clients - I can't fault their client service.
Chambers 2025
Their support and guidance through the process was excellent, including their knowledge of our business.
Chambers 2025

Off balance sheet treatment of receivables and the provision of true sale opinions
Performing and non-performing portfolio purchases
Back-to-back funding arrangements
Cross border transactions
Trade and export finance
Supply chain and promissory note financing
Drafting precedent document suites for new and challenger entrants into the market

Our team has acted for some of the industry’s leading financial institutions as well as UK-based and multinational corporate borrowers with complex financing needs:

Our team has acted for:

HSBC
Natwest
Santander
Lloyds
Bibby

In addition to our invoice discounting and structured finance experts we work hand in hand with our colleagues in insolvency and recoveries to achieve the best possible outcomes for our funder clients in work out and restructuring scenarios.

If you are looking for a trusted adviser to understand your business’ needs and to partner with we are here to help. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through every stage of the structuring, negotiation and execution process and we work tirelessly to deliver the solutions your business requires.