Corporate Escrow
Our range of escrow services can help to ensure your capital is held securely, and is readily available when you need it.
How can escrow services support your business?
- Specialist support
From financing to litigation, to complying with regulatory requirements, our standardised escrow can simplify the documentation process and reduce your costs. Plus, our specialists can provide end-to-end support for your major financial transactions – from structuring solutions to servicing accounts
- Security
We offer a range of escrow solutions to help ensure your capital is held securely and is readily available when required
- Tailored solutions
We offer tailored solutions and provide the option to hold escrow amounts in joint or single-party accounts depending on your needs. Escrow accounts are available in London, New York and Dubai in a wide range of currencies including GBP, USD, EUR and AED
- International reach
Our standardised escrow agreements are available under English, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong governing law. They can offer express onboarding for when you need things to move quickly or want a straightforward solution.
Key product features and benefits
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A escrow solutions can facilitate proof of funds, regulatory requirements, retentions, deferred payments and the safe keeping of acquisition finance proceeds until completion. Giving you the peace of mind that comes with choosing an escrow solution with a global financial institution, and demonstrating stability to all parties.
Financing
Escrow accounts can help drip-feed long term project financing, ring fence financing proceeds, help in the execution of refinancing and could also support as a potential source of cash-security.
Litigation
Use escrow accounts to demonstrate security for costs, ring fence contested funds pending judgment or provide security for class actions and appeals. Choosing Barclays as a neutral third party can provide reassurance to the counterparties involved.
Pensions
Our pension escrow accounts help unlock negotiation with trustees, offering a robust contingent asset proposition, whilst guarding against the accumulation of surplus, supporting you to manage risk and deliver certainty when it is most needed.
Regulatory Requirements
When requirements need to be met, speak to our dedicated escrow specialists. They will support you with finding a solution to hold assets in escrow to comply with government regulations in areas such as environmental protection, real estate development, bankruptcy and pension protection.
Capital Markets
Our escrow accounts can help protect investors and segregate transaction funds by safeguarding the proceeds of capital market issuances between funds being raised and subsequent deployment. Having an escrow arrangement in place can be particularly useful in times of uncertainty and can give comfort to all parties and promote a sense of security.
Your next steps
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United Kingdom
Get in touch
An escrow account is available to corporate or institutional clients. This is available for both existing Barclays clients and new-to-bank clients who want to use Barclays for escrow services.
The Barclays Escrow team will guide you through the escrow account opening process and any documentary requirements. With our simplified documentation system, you’ll benefit from a streamlined account opening process. Get in touch, our team is here to help.
Explore further solutions
We offer a wide range of solutions to help you make the right decisions for your business.
Our solutions are designed to support you at any stage and help future proof your business through our latest banking solutions and technology.
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United States
Get in touch
If you’re based in the US and want to find out more about our US Corporate Escrow service, get in touch with our US Escrow Services team.
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United Arab Emirates
Get in touch
If you’re based in the UAE and want to find out more about our UAE Corporate Escrow service, get in touch with our UAE Escrow Services team.
Important Information
The products referred to in this webpage are subject to separate terms and conditions. Learn more by getting in contact with our Corporate Banking team.