Commercial Property Finance for Lenders and Borrowers
LEGAL ADVICE ON PROPERTY LOANS FOR LENDERS AND BORROWERS
Our commercial property lawyers in Sussex and Kent provide expert legal advice on secured finance transactions, advising on all aspects of loan documentation and due diligence for those lending or borrowing money where commercial property is involved.
We work closely with many of the UK’s leading high street banks as well as specialist and niche lenders and we are familiar with the standard requirements of all institutional lenders. Our property lawyers are very experienced and adept at completing secured lending transactions quickly and without compromising on service.
Legal advice for borrowers financing commercial property
Our property solicitors have a detailed understanding of the typical loan documentation used by banks and other high street lenders. This allows our property lawyers to provide efficient, cost-effective advice to borrowers who want to secure commercial property finance quickly and without unnecessary exposure to risk.
Commercial property finance law expertise
- Legal advice on all loan documentation and due diligence
- Inter-group charges
- Deeds of priority
- Guarantees
- Bills of sale
- Charges over rent accounts
- Corporate based finance

Rix & Kay is a regional practice with notable development expertise and the ability to handle a variety of investment matters. Also equipped to advise on landlord and tenant issues. Works with a range of clients including banks, charities, developers and retailers. Noteworthy knowledge of real estate transactions in the agriculture, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
One client reports: “They are very good at keeping you informed within the market.”
David Ashton is ranked as a Notable Practitioner, “David is excellent to work with and very experienced and proactive. He provides clear, concise advice and takes a practical, commercial approach to advising clients.”
Chambers & Partners 2021

Rix & Kay’s client base stretches beyond the South East, with the firm advising on commercial property matters across the country. Examples of their work include advising commercial clients on leases, handling the financing and refinancing of properties, and assisting with property transactions. David Ashton has broad experience in the commercial property field. Richard Cripps specialises in advising developers on acquisitions, as well as working with landowners on the sale of land.