UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has been announced as the latest associate member of the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA), as the organisation nears a milestone of 100 lender and associate members.
With offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, Ward Hadaway has an established real estate and property finance practice. The firm provides legal services to bridging and development lenders across acquisition funding, development finance, loan management, exit planning, and recovery and enforcement.
Vic Jannels, CEO of the BDLA, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Ward Hadaway as the latest Associate Member of the BDLA. It’s a well-established firm in property finance, with an understanding of the bridging sector’s unique requirements, and will be a strong addition to our growing network of professional partners.
“The BDLA continues to go from strength to strength, we are approaching almost 100 lender and associate members now part of our community and this momentum is a testament to the value that members see in working collaboratively to raise standards, shape regulation, and drive innovation across the sector.”
Owen Ormond, partner at Ward Hadaway, added: “We are delighted to be joining the BDLA at a time of great momentum in this specialist corner of the market. The BDLA plays a vital role in shaping the future of short-term property finance, and we look forward to contributing to the association’s goals of raising standards, supporting its member lenders, and encouraging sustainable growth in the market.”
