Banking & Finance | UK

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.

Burness Paull has a highly respected banking team that is noted for its work in fund and real estate finance. Other areas of expertise include debt sales, leveraged finance and acquisition finance. The firm demonstrates particular experience in the oil and gas sector and frequently represents major high street banks and leading Scottish corporates. The team is equally skilled in acting as borrower-side and lender-side counsel for both national and international clients.

Pinsent Masons offers a strong banking and finance team reputed for its strength in real estate, as well as leveraged and project finance. The team is recognised for its capacity to handle cross-border transactions. It represents an impressive selection of national and international banks and is regularly involved in corporate finance and capital markets matters. The team's client base and breadth of expertise extend to housing and energy.

Addleshaw Goddard works with a range of borrower and lender clients on complex transactions. The law firm is recognised for its work on acquisition, structured and real estate finance. It offers key sector specialisms in shipping, housing and hotels. The team also receives instruction on energy sector finance and is able to offer expertise in asset-based lending.

Dentons has a full-service practice with a distinguished list of clients that includes banks, corporates and asset managers. The firm offers expertise in the food and drink and energy sectors. The team is notable for handling big-ticket acquisition lending and refinancing deals in relation to real estate and development finance. It is also regularly involved in cross-border matters.

Harper Macleod frequently advises both lenders and borrowers, and is notable for its work with intercreditor issues and crowd funding. The law firm holds a strong real estate and acquisition financing practice, with further capabilities in project finance and debt restructuring. It also offers expertise in a variety of industries, including healthcare and social housing, with further experience in advising clients in the hospitality sector.

In November 2023 Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged, the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.Morton Fraser MacRoberts is notable for its receivables and asset finance practice. The team is also experienced in advising a range of market participants on corporate finance and retail banking matters. The firm has an impressive lender-side offering with a client roster that includes a number of large UK high street banks.

BTO Solicitors is known for advising lenders and borrowers on corporate banking transactions and property finance, including investment and development finance. The law firm maintains its expertise in the social housing, renewables and leisure sectors. The team is active in handling complex securitisation, refinancing and project funding.

DLA Piper offers sophisticated advice across a wide range of banking and finance matters, including project finance and real estate finance. Its clients benefit from its global network, which enables the team to advise on multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is active in handling complex debt funding and acquisition finance mandates. The firm also has experience working with matters involving healthcare and hospitality.

Lindsays has a strong practice with wide-ranging expertise which includes corporate finance and acquisition issues. The firm frequently advises both lenders and borrowers, with a focus on mid-market deals and with a noted activity on real estate and development financing. Its client roster includes commercial peer-to-peer lenders. Lindsays is also active on bridging finance transactions.

Shoosmiths holds a strong team with experience in handling development and real estate finance. The firm also provides expertise in advising on acquisition finance and refinancings. With a strong offering on security agreements, the team acts for both lenders and borrowers, including on cross-border transactions.