Leumi UK

Last week, Leumi UK teamed up with HandsOn London to participate in a rewarding day of volunteering at The Archbishop Sumner Eco Garden. It was a fantastic opportunity to contribute positively to the community while spending time together outside the office!   The Archbishop Sumner Eco Garden provides pupils in its neighbouring school with the opportunity to learn about the natural world and is an important bit of green space in a built-up area.   We are proud of what our team achieved in just one day and the positive feedback from our colleagues highlighted how rewarding it felt to make a tangible difference.   At Leumi UK, we believe in the power of collaboration - both within our team and with our community! 💪 Learn more about how Leumi UK is dedicated to being a proactive and productive member of its community: https://lnkd.in/eAk_y69M   #LeumiUK #CommunityEngagement #HandsOnLondon #Teamwork #MakingADifference #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering 

The Leumi UK team was delighted to participate in Cameron's Companions Charity Golf Day, hosted by Nick Smart at the Beaconsfield Golf Club. It was a fantastic day of friendly competition, with proceeds supporting a worthy cause.   We’re pleased to be part of such a meaningful initiative, and we look forward to supporting future events. Thank you to all involved!   Louise Gillon | Robert England | Sonia Shetty | Tony Burnell | Rory Winter | Terri Pierce | Graham Dodd | Neil Hamilton #CameronsCompanions #CharityGolf #Community #BeaconsfieldGolfClub

Leumi UK announces the completion of a £22.77 million investment loan to Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), secured against a portfolio of last-mile logistics assets located within the M25.   ICG, is a global investment firm with over $101 billion in AUM who’s real estate platform is a leading investor in the European industrial and logistics sector. They acquired the stabilised portfolio benefitting from short term income along with significant future densification and re-development potential. The partnership highlights Leumi UK's commitment to supporting dynamic businesses in the industrial and logistics real estate sector.   Dan Whiteman, Relationship Director, at Leumi UK said: “We delivered a bespoke financing package designed in a way that affords both flexibility and financing stability as the properties move through their respective life cycles. The deal marks the beginning of an exciting new relationship with ICG, a household name in our industry. We're thrilled to have supported them on this transaction."   Mickey Schiller | Peter Clayton #Partnership #RealEstateFinance #IndustrialRealEstate #Investment #PropertyFinance #AssetManagement #IndustrialDistribution #CommercialRealEstate

Last Friday, Leumi UK’s October Wellbeing Initiative saw colleagues come together for a refreshing guided walk through the stunning South Downs, starting from Arundel. Over the course of six hours, participants not only enjoyed the physical benefits of an 11-mile walk but also the chance to connect in a relaxed, scenic setting.   With a mix of fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and a well-deserved pub lunch, the walk was a fantastic opportunity to have moments away from our desks which foster deeper connections, boost collaboration across teams, and reflect our continued commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing.   A huge thank you to everyone who participated! 🌱   Mickey Schiller | #Wellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #Teamwork

Last week, Leumi UK co-hosted a table at the Place North West Party, a prestigious industry dinner held at the Kimpton Clocktower hotel in Manchester.   Daniel Whiteman and Chris Stallard from the Leumi UK Property Finance team, alongside Oliver Labbett MRICS from Dalbergia Group, had the opportunity to connect with around 700 members of the regional real estate market, including developers, investors and other industry professionals.   Thank you to those who joined us, it’s great to continue building valuable relationships across the sector. #RealEstate #Networking #PlacePartyNorthWest #RegionalDevelopment #PropertyFinance #ManchesterEvents #IndustryConnections

At Leumi UK, we’re proud to highlight the talented individuals who drive our success.   Meet Andrew Thompson, Head of Structured Finance at Leumi ABL, whose expertise and leadership have been instrumental to our continued growth.   Andy leads a team that manages relationships with our larger, more complex ABL clients. As Andy highlights, “Our ability to collaborate across departments enables us to navigate challenges efficiently and deliver results that exceed expectations". This focus on teamwork and communication empowers the Structured Finance team to operate with agility, responding swiftly to client needs and market dynamics.   Reflecting on his time at Leumi ABL, Andy shares, " What I enjoy most about Leumi ABL is the culture. It’s full of people who genuinely care—about the business, the clients, and each other. That sense of commitment and support is a big part of why the organisation has been so successful. It also aligns perfectly with my own values, which made joining Leumi ABL feel like a really natural fit.”   Andy’s journey, marked by resilience and a wealth of experience in Asset Based Lending, will continue around the opportunities and growth offered at Leumi UK. His passion for building strong relationships, both internally and with clients, showcases our dedication to fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every team member contributes to our collective achievements.   We believe that when we work together, we achieve more. It’s this commitment to partnership and mutual respect that sets us apart and drives our ongoing progress.   #Collaboration #ClientSuccess #CompanyCulture #Leadership #StructuredFinance #WorkplaceExcellence #EmployeeEngagement

Leumi UK is pleased to announce that Nick Westoby has joined its Property Finance team as a Relationship Director. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for growing the Property Finance team’s position in the market with a focus on delivering bespoke lending opportunities across all real estate sub-sectors. Nick has over 20 years of real estate investment experience, across the debt-equity spectrum. In his career he has held debt origination and transaction advisory roles, and has strong expertise in loan underwriting and structuring. Peter Clayton, Head of Property Finance at Leumi UK, commented: “Nick brings to Leumi UK a wealth of industry knowledge and established relationships with investors and property advisors throughout the UK. We look forward to drawing from Nick’s strong reputation and experience to support the wider team in ramping up activity, as we continue to extend our financing services to a broader client base.” Nick Westoby, Relationship Director at Leumi UK, added: “I’ve been highly impressed by Leumi UK’s track record in the market and look forward to working with the team to scale lending activities. The conditions are optimal to pursue Leumi UK’s growth plans and I’m excited to bring my expertise to bear and play a meaningful role in achieving these goals.” Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/eqzsG5xP Mickey Schiller | BE News | Bridging & Commercial #PropertyFinance #RealEstate #LendingSolutions #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvestment #RelationshipDirector #FinanceLeadership #UKRealEstate #PropertyAdvisors #NewAppointment #FinanceIndustry #RealEstateSector

Last week, Leumi UK hosted our Annual Client Drinks at the Ham Yard Hotel. It was a resounding success, with a vibrant and buzzy atmosphere that carried through the evening. The bowling alley proved to be even more popular than last year, with guests eager to warm up as soon as they arrived!   This event offered an ideal platform for insightful business conversations to personal anecdotes, underlining the depth and breadth of Leumi’s network.   We were grateful for the opportunity to express our appreciation for the dedication of our team, and we feel extremely proud to see and talk to so many clients and partners who demonstrate their trust and confidence by continuously choosing Leumi UK!   Such support underpins our accomplishments and reinforces our commitment to excellence. The Leumi UK Annual Drinks always serve as a reminder that achievements are built upon collaboration, shared values, and lasting partnerships.   Mickey Schiller | Phil Woodward | Peter Clayton | Louise Gillon #NetworkingSuccess #HamYardHotel #ReflectingOnSuccess #MeaningfulConnections

It is no secret that the higher education sector in the UK has been subject to significant changes in recent months, not least with the introduction of the country’s new student visa scheme. Leumi UK Relationship Director Chris Stallard has written an article for Green Street News: Europe on how the scheme is impacting the Purpose Built Student Accommodation sector, and on the other key themes at play in the industry, such as elevated construction costs, the downward trend in university applications, and question marks about universities’ underlying solvency. “We will be closely monitoring how this new academic year progresses; early indicators from our own PBSA portfolio are encouraging. Our clients’ schemes are now c92% occupied for the 2024-25 academic year following a predicted rush of applicants over the past two weeks in what has been a very late lettings market this year.   This shows that the demand is very much still there – and at competitive price points – but the PBSA market needs to adapt to a later lettings cycle and we are mindful that secondary locations and lower quality schemes could suffer as students benefit from greater choice, ultimately reaffirming our disciplined stance. “ Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/g6AGbYcT Peter Clayton | Mickey Schiller #PBSA #StudentAccommodation #HigherEducation #RealEstate #PropertyFinance #StudentHousing #UKPropertyMarket

Leumi ABL is delighted to have been selected to join an increased £240m, Asset Based Lending Club Facility to support the further growth of one of the UK’s leading SME asset-based lenders. The funding structure involves Back-to-Back Asset Based Lending, consisting of Invoice Finance, Inventory, Plant and Machinery and Property Facilities.   This has enabled Leumi ABL the opportunity to work alongside several of the UK’s high street Banks and others demonstrating Leumi ABL’s flexible, approachable manner to structuring and delivering ABL solutions.   John Walsh | Phil Woodward | Mickey Schiller #AssetBasedLending #SMEGrowth #InvoiceFinance #InventoryFinance #PropertyFinance #BusinessGrowth #FlexibleFunding #ABL #UKBusiness #LeumiABL #FinanceSolutions #HighStreetBanks #BusinessSupport