by Sean Halliwell
9 November 2026
EMW’s Banking & Finance team recently advised a leading UK bank on a £1.5 million acquisition finance facility, backed by the Growth Guarantee Scheme, to fund the acquisition of a UK telecommunications and network services business.
Acting for the lender, EMW co-ordinated the finance workstream and advised on the wider transaction structure, including the review of acquisition documentation, equity investment arrangements and intercreditor provisions. The transaction required careful coordination between multiple stakeholders to align the funding package and facilitate completion within the required timeframe.
The deal demonstrates continued activity in the UK acquisition finance market, with lenders and investors supporting ambitious management teams seeking growth through strategic acquisitions.
Sean Halliwell, Partner in EMW’s Banking & Finance team, said:
“We were delighted to advise the lender on this acquisition finance transaction. The matter involved a number of interconnected workstreams and required close collaboration between the parties and their advisers. It is always rewarding to support transactions that enable businesses to pursue strategic growth opportunities through acquisition, and we were pleased to help bring the deal to a successful completion.”
Supporting Growth Through Acquisition
EMW regularly advises banks, alternative lenders, private debt providers, investors and corporate borrowers on:
- Acquisition finance
- Leveraged finance
- Structured finance
- Corporate lending
- Intercreditor arrangements
- Security structuring
- Refinancings and restructurings
Our specialist team supports transactions across the UK from our offices in London, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Watford.
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