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Jill Parker
Partner
Banking & Finance
Accreditation
Expertise
Jill specialises in all aspects of banking but with a particular specialism in real estate finance from hotels and shopping centres to residential and commercial developments. Jill has a broad understanding of all areas which would have an impact on the financing arrangements from construction procurement methods, property title reporting, corporate structuring considerations, planning and tax.
Jill especially relishes the project management and delivery aspects of her work drawing on her strong interpersonal and communication skill. She is proactive and dedicated to deliver each transaction on time, to her clients’ requirements and to the highest of standards.
Jill Advises
- Corporate borrowers
- Institutional investors
Career History
Previous Law Firms
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP
- Berwin Leighton Paisner (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP))
Education
- Lancaster University, 1st Class LLB Hons in European Legal Studies
- Nottingham Law School (LPC)
Interests
A keen sportswoman and lover of the outdoors. World Triathlon champion in 2010, having competed for Great Britain for numerous years. A love for fell running in the Peak District, and chasing after her young son. Travel and exploration, including scuba diving in the Blue Hole in Belize and walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Expertise
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Jill specialises in all aspects of banking but with a particular specialism in real estate finance from hotels and shopping centres to residential and commercial developments. Jill has a broad understanding of all areas which would have an impact on the financing arrangements from construction procurement methods, property title reporting, corporate structuring considerations, planning and tax.
Jill especially relishes the project management and delivery aspects of her work drawing on her strong interpersonal and communication skill. She is proactive and dedicated to deliver each transaction on time, to her clients’ requirements and to the highest of standards.
Jill Advises
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- Corporate borrowers
- Institutional investors
Career History
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Previous Law Firms
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP
- Berwin Leighton Paisner (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP))
Education
- Lancaster University, 1st Class LLB Hons in European Legal Studies
- Nottingham Law School (LPC)
Interests
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A keen sportswoman and lover of the outdoors. World Triathlon champion in 2010, having competed for Great Britain for numerous years. A love for fell running in the Peak District, and chasing after her young son. Travel and exploration, including scuba diving in the Blue Hole in Belize and walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Testimonials
‘Strong on delivery, focussed on the job, Jill is a dedicated and professional lawyer who goes the extra mile to ensure each project is delivered on time in a stress-free manner so we can get on with running our business. We are delighted she is on our team.’
Julian Curnuck
Finance Director, Urban Splash‘A solution-driven and highly effective lawyer who sets the gold standard for the delivery of legal services. Always acting with dedication and integrity she focuses on our business needs to ensure our objectives are achieved — a safe pair of hands who always delivers.’
David Hirschfield
Legal Director, Galliard Homes