Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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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.
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.
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 authored a chapter that was included in The International Comparative Legal Guide to Securitisation.
Chambers Review
Brodies is a leading firm commended for its full-service banking and finance practice, including experience in real estate, infrastructure, receivables and acquisition finance. The team advises a host of blue-chip borrowers and lenders acting on domestic and cross-border mandates for key sectors including renewable energy, housing and hotels. The firm also has notable expertise in securitisation and fund finance matters, with additional experience advising on ship finance.
Strengths
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"Brodies have the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to provide robust guidance on complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Brodies team offer more than just passive advice, they make a real effort to understand the deal and advise on what is important."
"Brodies' team is very nimble and creative; they evidently have a track record and confidence in handling difficult matters."
"Brodies does a great job of clarifying points in very complex matters. Brodies is instrumental in giving strong, clear and valuable advice."
"Brodies have the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to provide robust guidance on complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Brodies team offer more than just passive advice, they make a real effort to understand the deal and advise on what is important."
"Brodies' team is very nimble and creative; they evidently have a track record and confidence in handling difficult matters."
"Brodies does a great job of clarifying points in very complex matters. Brodies is instrumental in giving strong, clear and valuable advice."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Stephen heads the firm's banking department, acting on a range of mandates including acquisitions, real estate, corporate and fund finance as well as securitisation. He has strength in acting on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters.
"Bruce Stephen was very confident, he understood the client's objectives and the business transaction, he got the big picture on a complex mandate."
"Bruce is very attentive to our needs."
Michael Stoneham heads the firm's energy and infrastructure finance practice. He advises a host of lenders and borrowers on large-scale project financing mandates.
"Michael is knowledgeable."
Peter Kelly advises on a range of financing mandates including acquisition and development finance. He often acts on behalf of borrowers as well as offering experience advising banks.
"Peter is a great communicator and provides the bank with clear and consistent pathways through to transaction completion."
"Peter Kelly is very quick and responsive and clear in providing advice, as well as being a practical and pragmatic lawyer."
Neal Richardson leads the firm's Aberdeen banking practice. His expertise spans real estate, development and ship finance matters.
Marion MacInnes was appointed head of the banking and finance practice at Brodies in 2024. She has expertise in capital markets activities and securitisation and represents leading banks and private credit institutions in lending and securitisation matters and also assists borrowers with financing for operations and transactions.
"Marion is a diligent and thorough lawyer. We can rely on her and her team to drive through the deal, with clear communication and a consistent understanding of our commercial needs."
"Marion MacInnes delivers a high quality of service. She is responsive and inspires great confidence on the most sensitive commercial issues."
"Marion is an authority on Scottish finance work and a highly trusted advisor."
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