Partnership capital
What partners actually need to know before a buy-in
A short, practical guide to structuring partner capital — and the questions to ask your broker before you commit.
6 min read·Read- Specialist professions finance · 20+ years
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Why Fen Court
Four reasons partners and practice managers choose us.
Transparent
Every fee and every commission disclosed in writing, up-front. No surprises at completion.
Independent
Whole-of-market access across mainstream and specialist lenders. We work for you, not a panel.
Fast
Indicative terms in 24 hours; most facilities drawn down within 24–72 hours of approval.
Senior contact
A named, senior broker from first call to drawdown. No call centres, no handoffs.
Loan purposes
Finance structured around how your practice actually runs.
PI Funding
Spread the cost of your professional indemnity premium across the year.
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Smoothing corporation tax, self-assessment and VAT in line with cashflow.
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Funding for annual practising certificates and regulatory fees.
Learn moreAged Debt
Release cash tied up in WIP, lock-up and slow-paying client ledgers.
Learn morePractice Acquisition
Funding for mergers, lateral hires and the purchase of established practices.
Learn morePartner Buy-In / Out
Structured capital for incoming partners and retiring equity holders.
Learn moreAsset Finance
Equipment, technology and vehicles, with terms aligned to useful life.
Learn moreOffice Refurbishment
Premises acquisition, fit-out and refurbishment for professional practices.
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Professions
Specialist by profession, not generalist by accident.
Solicitors
Partnership capital, lock-up funding and PI.
Barristers
Tax funding and chambers contributions.
Accountants
Partner buy-in, acquisitions and WIP.
Architects & Surveyors
Project cashflow, equipment and PI.
Dentists & Vets
Practice acquisition, equipment and refurb.
IFAs
Acquisition, recurring-revenue financing and PI.
How it works
Three steps, no theatre.
- 1
Tell us what you need
A short call to understand your practice, the purpose of the facility, amount and timing.
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We go to whole of market
Independent search across mainstream and specialist lenders — no tied panels, no shortcuts.
- 3
A clear, commission-transparent quote
Options side-by-side, with every fee and every commission disclosed in writing.
The transparency promise
No hidden commission. Ever.
Most professional firms have no idea what their broker is being paid — or by whom. We do it differently. Every commission, from every lender, is disclosed to you in writing before you sign anything.
It is the only way a broker can credibly say they have searched the whole market on your behalf.
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