Noel Ruddy

Noel Ruddy is a Partner in the Corporate team, with a specialist focus on receivables finance. In addition to his corporate practice, he is widely recognised as an expert in receivables finance and is the co-editor of the authoritative legal text Salinger on Factoring. Known for his friendly and collaborative approach, Noel is dedicated to delivering what clients need — successfully, efficiently and with the highest quality. He takes great pride in the standard of work produced at Cripps and in ensuring that clients enjoy working with the team and value the contribution made to their businesses. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Noel has established himself as a leading corporate lawyer within the South East corporate finance community. In the asset-based lending sector, he is recognised more widely as an authority on the law of factoring and discounting. Clients value Noel’s deep technical expertise, his ability to quickly grasp the commercial realities of any transaction, and his clear, pragmatic advice. He is also passionate about staying abreast of legal developments and sharing insights on matters of interest. Noel is ranked as a leading individual in Chambers and Partners 2024. Areas of expertise include: Mergers and acquisitions (including cross-border M&A) Corporate strategy Private equity Asset-based lending Qualifications and memberships: Admitted as a solicitor in October 1990 Member, The Law Society · Cripps

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Partner in the Corporate team at Cripps with more than 30 years' experience, specialising in receivables finance and asset-based lending. He is co-editor of the legal text Salinger on Factoring and is ranked as a leading individual in Chambers and Partners 2024.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&ABanking & FinanceAsset-Based LendingReceivables FinancePrivate Equity

Office

England

Cripps · Noel Ruddy is a Partner in the Corporate team, with a specialist focus on receivables finance. In addition to his corporate practice, he is widely recognised as an expert in receivables finance and is the co-editor of the authoritative legal text Salinger on Factoring. Known for his friendly and collaborative approach, Noel is dedicated to delivering what clients need — successfully, efficiently and with the highest quality. He takes great pride in the standard of work produced at Cripps and in ensuring that clients enjoy working with the team and value the contribution made to their businesses. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Noel has established himself as a leading corporate lawyer within the South East corporate finance community. In the asset-based lending sector, he is recognised more widely as an authority on the law of factoring and discounting. Clients value Noel’s deep technical expertise, his ability to quickly grasp the commercial realities of any transaction, and his clear, pragmatic advice. He is also passionate about staying abreast of legal developments and sharing insights on matters of interest. Noel is ranked as a leading individual in Chambers and Partners 2024. Areas of expertise include: Mergers and acquisitions (including cross-border M&A) Corporate strategy Private equity Asset-based lending Qualifications and memberships: Admitted as a solicitor in October 1990 Member, The Law Society

England

Expertise

Receivables financeFactoring and discountingAsset-based lendingMergers and acquisitions (including cross-border M&A)Corporate strategyPrivate equity

Admissions

Solicitor (England and Wales), admitted October 1990
Member, The Law Society