Burness Paull, Banking & Finance | Chambers UK Profile

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Burness Paull acted as lead counsel to Verso Wealth Management in relation to £45 million of new unitranche, committed acquisition and super-senior revolving credit facilities to help continue to support its buy and build strategy.

Strengths

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Burness Paull consistently performs at a very high level and always gives a very thorough legal analysis.

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Burness Paull has an extensive banking team.

Banking & Finance respondent
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Burness Paull consistently performs at a very high level and always gives a very thorough legal analysis.

Banking & Finance respondent
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Burness Paull has an extensive banking team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Heaney

Band 1

Jonathan Heaney is celebrated for his broad banking and finance expertise. He is frequently instructed on real estate and corporate finance matters.

Jonathan is one of the best banking partners in Scotland. He is absolutely fantastic.

Jonathan is a very capable practitioner.

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Dawn Reoch

Band 2

Dawn Reoch regularly advises on corporate and acquisition financing. She has notable experience acting for private equity sponsors.

Dawn is a top-notch and highly commercial lawyer.

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John Kennedy

Band 2

John Kennedy receives recognition for his leveraged and corporate finance expertise. He counts both lenders and borrowers among his clients.

John is such an experienced partner, he is very pragmatic and sensible.

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Alan Cassels

Band 3

Alan Cassels comes recommended for his expertise advising on acquisition financing and refinancings. He is able to act for clients on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Alan is excellent.

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Sophie Coffey

Up and Coming

Sophie Coffey is appreciated by clients for her expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing as well as real estate and renewable financing. Coffey is noted for having specific expertise in the renewable finance sector.

Sophie is a strong member of the energy finance team. She is knowledgeable of the market.

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