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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advises Norwegian Bank DNB on the financing of the acquisition by Pandox Hotels of the Doubletree by Hilton on Bread Street, Edinburgh.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely responsive and always acts with the highest level of skill and care.

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  • DLA Piper Scotland has been able to come up with a solution regardless of the complexity of the ask.

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  • DLA Piper Scotland is knowledgeable, friendly and flexible.

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  • DLA Piper Scotland is approachable, professional and understandable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Allan Leal
    Allan Leal

    Allan Leal

    Allan Leal heads the banking and finance department at the firm. He has expertise acting for lenders and borrowers on a diverse range of financial topics, including acquisition and development as well as general corporate finance.

    • Allan is a very experienced lawyer and always does a great job whether on a transaction or providing advice on matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK

    • Allan is a well-versed transactional lawyer who not only has a wealth of experience but is also very easy to work with.

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