Banking & Finance - Scotland
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Blackwood Partners is very knowledgeable of the sector.
Blackwood Partners has strong commercial acumen with first-class technical knowledge.
Blackwood Partners is supported by networks internationally and in specialist areas where they will supplement the core offering.
Work Highlights
Blackwood Partners acted as lead counsel for Ashtead Technology Holdings plc in relation to the increase of its facilities by a club of banks comprising ABN Amro Bank N.V., Citibank N.A., Clydesdale Bank, HSBC UK Bank plc and RBS.
Notable practitioners
Scott Swankie is an Aberdeen-based practitioner who is well known for acting on financing matters in the energy sector. He is skilled in representing borrowers and lenders on a range of cross-border issues, from refinancing to acquisition finance.
Scott is excellent - he has a deep understanding of banking and can provide very practical advice on handling complex banking matters.
Scott is a solid, pragmatic banking lawyer.
Scott has strong technical skills coupled with exceptional commercial acumen.
