
Susan is a Legal Director in the Banking and Finance Team.
Susan is experienced in acting for both lenders (including banks, debt funds and high net worth investors) and borrowers (including corporates and funds, as well as individuals and family offices), and in advising on a wide range of finance transactions, including: general corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance – investment and development, across a range of asset classes, including residential development, student accommodation, hotels and retirement living / care homes, art finance – utilising both possessory and in-residence collateral structures and receivables finance.
Susan has a broad range of commercial experience and an understanding of the issues that are important to clients. She combines strong technical expertise with the ability to make complex issues understandable.
Susan joined Birketts in September 2023 and is based in our London office.
Recent work highlights
Acting for Denbury Homes in connection with a £55m revolving credit facility to refinance existing indebtedness and finance the acquisition and development of future sites.
Acting for the lender in connection with £70m facilities to finance loans and equity investments by an investment firm.
Acting for the borrower in relation to a c. £5m loan to finance an employee ownership trust for the borrower group.
Experience & education
September 2023 Joined Birketts.
March 2014 – July 2023 Charles Russell Speechlys, London (joined as Senior Associate, before being promoted to Legal Director in May 2020).
September 2002 – March 2014 Clifford Chance, London (Associate, then PSL, then Senior Associate).
September 1997 – September 2002 Burness, Edinburgh (Trainee, then Solicitor)
2002 Qualified in England and Wales