CMS Cameron McKenna acted for Lloyds TSB on its acquisition of a corporate loan portfolio with total assets of £1.5bn from Danske Bank. Banking partner Will Meredith led the team, with Danske advised by Allen & Overy finance partner Michael Duncan.

Taylor Wessing corporate partner Paul Webb led a team representing the Avery Weigh-Tronix group in the £43m refinancing of its existing debt facilities. Pinsent Masons banking partner Stephen Miles and corporate partner Alan Wood advised the Royal Bank of Scotland.