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James Bell

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

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Car finance commission arrangements: implications for speciality finance transactions

In this In Practice article the authors explore the impact of consumer claims for rebate of commission on speciality finance transactions.

13 JAN 2025

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