Our authors are experts in their field and include barristers, solicitors, judges, mediators, academics experts from a range of related disciplines.

James Bell

Knowledge counsel
James Bell is a knowledge counsel in the Finance department at Travers Smith LLP. Email: james.bell@traverssmith.com

Articles by author

Advising a guarantor

In this In Practice article James Bell looks at issues to consider when protecting the guarantor’s position in finance transactions and how that might be negotiated.

28 JUN 2024

What can a borrower do when a lender fails to fund?

This In Practice article examines market standard provisions designed to mitigate the risk posed by so called “Defaulting Lenders” and explores the options for a Borrower faced with a Lender that is unable to honour its lending commitments. Capitalised terms reflect the corresponding Loan Market Association (LMA) definitions.

1 MAY 2023