Leeds-based Clarion has expanded its eight-strong banking and finance team with the appointment of Philip Dine as legal director, specialising in real estate finance.
Philip has experience of acting for both funders and borrowers with a key focus on financing commercial property portfolios, development finance transactions and working in the private rental sector.
Philip commented: “I am really excited to be joining Clarion as I believe that my ethos of client service and being committed to getting the job done, whichever side of the fence I am on and whatever the type of transaction, fits well with the team’s approach. Clarion have established a great reputation for their expertise in banking and finance and I look forward to further strengthening the team’s growing reputation.”
Marie Pugh, who heads up Clarion’s banking and finance team, said: “We have built a strong team with specialist expertise in all aspects of banking and finance matters that continues to go from strength to strength. Philip’s pragmatic and commercial approach, enthusiasm and technical ability makes him a natural fit as we continue to expand our offering in the market.”
