Taylor Lewis is a of counsel in the Banking and Finance team at Mercier & Valez. Based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Taylor has more than 25 years of experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions. Taylor is well versed in regulatory capital issues and fintech financing structures. Taylor negotiates secured lending arrangements, project finance and acquisition finance. Taylor represents banks, lenders and borrowers in syndicated and bilateral financings. Earlier in Taylor's career, Taylor worked as a clerk for a respected judge, which sharpened Taylor's analytical abilities. Taylor frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes articles to leading legal publications. Taylor is a member of the Law Society and various professional associations related to banking and finance, and actively mentors junior lawyers within the firm. When not in the office, Taylor can be found supporting community legal clinics and exploring new cuisines. Taylor’s combination of technical expertise, international perspective and dedication to client service makes Taylor a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes. Taylor approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount. Taylor stays abreast of evolving regulatory developments and leverages Taylor's knowledge to help clients anticipate challenges. Taylor thrives in cross-border matters, coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams and delivering seamless service. Taylor is known for Taylor's ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives and boards of directors. Clients appreciate Taylor's responsiveness and Taylor's knack for crafting innovative solutions to difficult problems. Taylor approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount.
