At Albatross Lending, our mission is clear: to provide secured, transitional funding that gives UK businesses the stability and support they need to move forward when traditional lenders can’t. This forward-looking, projection-led mindset defines our SME Lending Division – and at the centre of it is a team of experienced professionals committed to helping SMEs navigate growth with clarity, speed, and confidence.
Our team doesn’t simply review historical accounts; they look at the plans, potential and people behind every business. Their collective expertise enables us to deliver lending solutions that are simple, fast and human – giving owner-occupiers the stability they need to reach their next milestone.
We’re pleased to introduce the team driving this mission:
Lewis Casserley – Co-Founder & Principal
Lewis drives the strategic direction of Albatross Lending Group, with a current focus on the successful development, positioning, and execution of the newly established SME Lending division. With a background in product structuring, partnership building, and strategic growth, Lewis is committed to creating a relationship-driven, principal-led lending platform that meets the real demands of today’s business landscape.
His work centres on shaping a recognised and trusted SME finance offering, bolstering the team, refining the narrative, and ensuring Albatross delivers the products and responsiveness the market truly wants.
“As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges and headwinds many SMEs face. Securing the right finance is often the core driver of stability and growth. We’ve built a division that genuinely understands the needs of businesses looking to progress, and I’m excited, and genuinely passionate, about making a meaningful impact in the marketplace.”
Geoff Cooney – SME Lending Manager
As SME Lending Manager, Geoff plays a pivotal role in supporting brokers and business owners across the UK. With a background as a commercial finance broker himself, he brings first-hand insight into the challenges and pressures of securing the right funding for clients. This experience gives him a deep understanding of how to structure deals that work in the real world with speed, clarity and genuine commercial awareness. His broker-side perspective ensures that our lending process remains pragmatic, responsive and aligned with the needs of the market. Geoff Is committed to maintaining strong relationships and delivering a lending experience that is both efficient and straightforward.
“From my experience, I know exactly what brokers and their clients need from a lending partner – clarity, pace and consistency. My goal is to ensure SMEs receive practical, well-structured funding solutions that help them move forward without friction”
Joshua Field – Head of Credit
Joshua leads the credit function for the SME Lending Division, bringing a wealth of experience in assessing risk and opportunity across commercial lending. He evaluates each opportunity with a balanced, commercially minded perspective, ensuring that funding decisions consider both the immediate needs of the business and its long-term growth potential. Joshua’s approach emphasises sustainability, robust business planning, and forward projections, aligning perfectly with Albatross Lending’s commitment to providing future-focused support.
“Good credit isn’t just about assessing risk; it’s about understanding potential. We look beyond the numbers to the people, plans, and vision behind each business, so we can provide funding that truly helps them grow and succeed.”
David Cardoso – Junior Underwriter
David joins the underwriting team with two years of SME lending experience, where he worked closely with entrepreneurs across a range of industries. This background gave him a strong grasp of the challenges business owners face when accessing funding and the need to combine commercial awareness with creative problem-solving, helping structure deals that make sense in the real world. David’s experience has sharpened his ability to assess risk pragmatically while still finding a path to “yes” where others might not.
As an underwriter, my role is to help make commercially sound deals possible – not just to follow a checklist. I take a practical approach to each case, looking beyond just the numbers to understand the full picture and determine how funding can be structured effectively. I aim to deliver solutions that reflect the realities businesses face and ensure the deal works for everyone involved.”
A team united by a forward-looking approach
What distinguishes the SME Lending Division is a shared belief in:
- Backing potential, not just history
- Delivering funding with speed, clarity and commercial insight
- Building strong, lasting broker relationships
- Supporting SMEs through growth, acquisition and refinancing
To read more about the SME Lending Division and how we support trading businesses across the UK, visit our webpage
Get in touch with the team:
Email | sme@albatrosslending.co.uk
Phone | 0208 137 7177