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Aaliyah Freemantle is an associate in the Banking and Real Estate Finance team, advising lenders and borrowers on a wide range of financing transactions, including development finance and acquisition finance.
Aaliyah advises both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of finance-related matters, including development finance, investment funding, and general corporate lending. She supports clients throughout the transaction process, from initial structuring through to completion, with a focus on drafting and negotiating finance documents and ensuring the smooth execution of deals.
Aaliyah completed her training contract at Howard Kennedy, where she gained experience in corporate M&A and undertook a secondment to an award-winning fintech company. This gave her valuable insight into the commercial drivers behind transactions and the importance of delivering practical, business-focused advice.
She is known for her calm and collaborative approach, strong organisational skills, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and counterparties alike.
- Advised on a £19.5m facility to assist with the purchase of a prime grade A office building by way of a corporate share purchase.
- Advised a prominent cinema chain on an amendment and restatement of a £30m revolving credit facility.
- Advised the senior lender on a £38m senior/mezzanine/junior LMA development/refurbishment loan secured over a high-end residential property in Hampstead.
- Advised a property investor on a £95m senior/mezzanine refinancing of a multi-phased development at the site at Olympic Way, Wembley.
Aaliyah enjoys staying active through fitness and exploring new places whenever she gets the chance to travel.