Ranked in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for continued excellence
Head of Banking and Financial Services & PartnerBruce Stephen
Consistently recognised for his pragmatism by the legal directories
PartnerPeter Kelly
Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2024 as a Leading Individual
PartnerMarion MacInnes
Our banking lawyers work closely with our clients to ensure that they are best placed to respond to rapidly changing market conditions, across all major sectors of the UK economy, whether looking at national or more internationally focused activity
We have market-leading expertise in renewable energy finance and specialist teams in the areas of funds finance, securitisation and asset finance, acting on some of the complex transactions of each type.
Strong cross-functional teams of experts to deliver on complex transactions. They are knowledgeable, balance risks and commercial requirements, responsive and adaptable to emerging issues.
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Our banking team also has considerable experience in acquisition finance, real estate finance and loan book acquisition transactions.
On the contentious side, we are on the litigation panels for most major banks and financial institutions. Our banking litigation expertise is strong and boasts two of Scotland’s most recognised specialists. Our lawyers are not just court-focused litigators but also experienced mediators giving clients options to the most effective solutions for their disputes.
Banking & Finance key highlights
- Our banking lawyers have been involved in a number of the biggest and most complex finance transactions in Scotland and the UK.
- Working with our clients on key mandates, including the M8 and Aberdeen Bypass roads projects and a major refinancing exercise for Glasgow Housing Association.
- We are the authors of the Scottish chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Securitisation 2023.
Advice is extremely practical and timely. Brodies understands the big picture and the unique needs of a joint venture participant.
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Brodie’s banking and finance team are able to hit the ground running and coordinate the various multi-jurisdictional issues required to complete a transaction.
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Brodies has a good understanding of our business and our often unusual and complex legal requirements. They have a good breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in relevant areas for us.
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Strong depth and knowledge across the business, giving clients access to detailed advice and guidance as the business evolves.
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Banking & Finance Academy
Our sessions cover a range of current hot topics and practical issues relevant to junior banking and finance professionals, including sector trends and legislative and regulatory change.
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