2. Oaklease – Best For A Dedicated, Long-Established UK Equipment Leasing Specialist
Oaklease is the seasoned specialist for buyers who value provenance and stability over the widest possible menu.
With more than three decades in UK equipment leasing, Oaklease is a single-focus leasing house rather than a generalist bank or broad finance platform. That longevity has built established processes and lender relationships that can make a real difference when structuring a deal – reassuring if you’re a finance manager who wants a track record, not a start-up pitch.
Key specs:
- Experience: 33+ years in UK equipment leasing
- Model: dedicated single-focus leasing specialist
- Asset scope: a range of standard business equipment categories
- Pricing: enquiry-based, not publicly listed
Pros:
- Deep specialist expertise built over more than 30 years
- Focused purely on equipment leasing – no distraction from other products
- Established lender relationships can benefit deal structuring
- Credible track record for buyers who prioritise stability
Cons:
- Narrower asset scope than a multi-category provider like Shire Leasing
- Less suited to highly unusual or mixed equipment needs
- No public rate comparison tool
Who it’s best for: Conservative buyers and established businesses who want a proven specialist with a long history rather than a newer platform. If your asset needs are straightforward and your priority is a safe pair of hands, Oaklease delivers.
Firstly, congratulations to Shire Leasing coming first.
If you consider the myriad number of funders and leasing companies you will discover on the internet, coming second in this independent survey is something we can be very proud .