This work provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to UK corporate finance which is intended to be of interest both to student entrants to the field of corporate finance, and to practitioners seeking an overview of the subject. It contains detailed descriptions of the markets in which corporate finance is provided and of the different types of finance which can be obtained. Full coverage is given not only of the UK banks and equity and bond markets, but also of the international sources of finance, such as Eurobonds, currency options and futures. The work reflects recent trends in corporate finance and legislative and regulatory changes in the UK. It also now includes new chapters on the role of directors and sponsors, innovative financial instruments and re-financing.