Banking & Finance

Shepherd and Wedderburn has a respected team of banking lawyers with notable strength across a broad range of financing matters. The team is particularly skilled in handling complex securitisation. Its areas of sector expertise include energy, real estate and infrastructure. The firm's clients include commercial and investment banks, as well as private equity and debt funds. The team also offers a strong borrower-side practice to complement its lender-side expertise.

"The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn provide clear legal advice but still appreciate the commercial reality of deals."

"They have always been able to drill down to the key issues in a timely and commercial manner."

"Shepherd and Wedderburn have managed multiple complex, nuanced lending scenarios and provided clear counsel to ensure appropriate protections while remaining commercial in their approach."

"They thoroughly analyse matters and quickly provide feedback with in-depth insight and advice."

"They are friendly but pragmatic and have helped us navigate through some challenging scenarios very effectively."

Shepherd and Wedderburn assisted the asset finance provider, Haydock Finance, with the Scottish aspects of its £349 million securitisation of equipment receivables.

Hamish Patrick advises on range of financing issues, with noted expertise in securitisation work. He routinely acts on matters with an international element. "Hamish is a leader in his field and always provides and excellent service." "Hamish Patrick is commercial, incisive and responsive, and he is also a pleasure to work with." "Hamish is academically strong."

Andrew Kinnes is experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on securitisation work, and is frequently active on project and development finance matters. "He is a hands-on practitioner." "Andrew Kinnes is a fantastic technical lawyer."

Clare Foster is a partner in the banking team and head of clean energy at the firm. She regularly handles the financing aspects of major energy projects. "She is extremely capable, always available to respond to the client's needs with deep knowledge of the industry." "Clare is extremely responsive with great sector knowledge and is very personable." "I feel she really, genuinely cares about us as a client. She looks after our interests and goes above and beyond her duties as an advisor."

Fiona Buchanan heads the banking and finance practice of the firm. She holds a particular expertise in real estate finance and securitisation issues. "Fiona is a trusted advisor. We could not do what we do without her." "Fiona Buchanan is super responsive, commercially-savvy and provides an excellent service." "She is always excellent."