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Brodies LLP

Banking & Finance

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Brodies LLP

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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

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies provided Scots law leveraged finance advice to the arrangers and underwriters in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Smart Metering Systems plc by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Strengths

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  • The team from Brodies was absolutely superb - it had the necessary experience of financing and transactions on a high-value project.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

  • Brodies has an ability to negotiate complex issues and excellent interpersonal skills.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

  • Brodies LLP handles complex matters efficiently and professionally.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce Stephen
    Bruce Stephen

    Bruce Stephen

    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 is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
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  • Michael Stoneham
    Michael Stoneham

    Michael Stoneham

    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 very pragmatic and very commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK

    • Michael is highly knowledgeable and very well regarded.

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  • Peter Kelly
    Peter Kelly

    Peter Kelly

    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 has great industry knowledge and is very practical in suggesting solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK

    • Peter is very knowledgeable of the market, commercially aware and creative.

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  • Neal Richardson
    Neal Richardson

    Neal Richardson

    Neal Richardson leads the firm's Aberdeen banking practice. His expertise spans real estate, development and ship finance matters.

    • Neal provides a great overall service and relationship.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
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  • James Wilson
    James Wilson

    James Wilson

    James Wilson earns recognition for his expertise in real estate finance and advising private equity investors on acquisition finance. He also has experience in restructuring and Islamic finance mandates.

    • James Wilson's client service and general level of service is very strong.

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  • Marion MacInnes
    Marion MacInnes

    Marion MacInnes

    Marion MacInnes 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.

    • The work was complex and high-value and Marion really made it very clear for us and unpacked issues quickly.

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