In this first episode of our Real Estate Finance Security Series, Anna Shonfeld, an Associate in the firm’s banking team, discusses where Share Charges fit and feature as part of a wider security package in a typical real estate finance transaction. In this podcast, Anna considers key points to look out for when dealing with this type of security, including in relation to any restrictions in the constitutional documents, which may otherwise be problematic in an enforcement situation.
We hope you enjoy this whistle-stop tour of Share Charges and please do look out for the next instalment in our REF Security Series, where we will be focusing on the key points to consider in relation to a debenture in the context of a real estate finance transaction.
About the speaker
Anna Shonfeld is a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team, specialising in banking work. She advises borrowers and lenders on a variety of different finance transactions including in relation to development finance, investment finance and refinances in respect of various property types.
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