Banking & Finance

Blackwood Partners is a highly regarded Aberdeen-based practice with a longstanding track record in acquisition finance and refinancing, particularly with regard to the energy sector. The law firm is particularly experienced acting on matters involving private equity. It acts for both lender and borrower-side clients.

"We have access to the level of appropriately capable and skilled resources that we need, when we need it."

"The commitment from the partners to every deal they take on leads to a highly responsive approach."

"Blackwoods provides clear and concise opinions when reviewing and discussing loan agreements."

Blackwood Partners assisted Ashtead Technology Holdings with £150 million financing provided by a club of UK banks.

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 provides a well-balanced approach to the provision of advice and service, reflecting our business requirements and objectives." "Scott Swankie is a top-quality banking lawyer who is hands-on and always available for his clients." "Scott Swankie is commercial, has good understanding and is a problem solver with good and useful experience." "Scott is excellent at what he does; he provides a first-class and responsive service and gives great commercial advice."