The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has appointed TWM Solicitors as its latest associate member.
TWM Solicitors is a law firm with a lender services division. In its 25 years in the industry, the firm has worked across bridging, development and mezzanine finance transactions.
It also covers mini securitisations, structured finance, loan management, recoveries and funding end-to-end legal support with offices across London and the South East.
The BDLA represents the UK’s bridging and development finance sector. Its membership now exceeds 90 organisations, with lender members responsible for a combined loan book worth more than £10.3bn.
Head of lending department at TWM Solicitors, Julian Sampson, said: "Joining the BDLA allows us to continue our longstanding relationship with the specialist lending market and to be part of a network that is passionate about moving the sector forward. We’re proud to support lenders in delivering advice and completions with confidence. We are excited to share our own experiences and innovations with the BDLA, aligning us with the sector’s best practices and future priorities."
Chief executive officer at the BDLA, Vic Jannels, added: "We are very pleased to welcome TWM Solicitors into the BDLA as an Associate Member. The firm has extensive experience in specialist property lending and will be a valuable addition to our membership.
"As the BDLA continues to grow, attracting respected professional firms like TWM Solicitors reinforces the association’s reputation as the voice of the bridging and development lending sector. We are approaching 100 members as part of our community, and we’re proud to be fostering an ecosystem where lenders, legal specialists, and service providers work together to raise standards, address regulatory challenges, and drive sustainable growth in the market."
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