Banking and finance relates to lending and borrowing money. Finance is at the heart of deal-making and every multibillion-pound acquisition. Banking and finance lawyers working at City firms tend to specialise in very specific areas or products while lawyers at smaller or regional firms will often take a more general approach. Banking and finance clients range from high street and investment banks to entrepreneurs and multinational businesses.
A finance and banking lawyer needs to have a good head for figures as well as in-depth understanding of their legal areas. They should also be able to work in a highly pressurised environment. Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail are also essential as deals often involve a large number of documents.
