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Pinsent Masons

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Pinsent Masons

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons offers a strong banking and finance team highly reputed for its strength in real estate, as well as leveraged and project finance. The team is recognised for its capacity to handle cross-border transactions. It represents an impressive selection of national and international banks and is regularly involved in corporate finance and capital markets matters. The team's client base and breadth of expertise extend to housing and energy.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons acted for a club of five lenders in relation to the provision of £150 million facilities to the D2Zero group.

Strengths

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  • The team is very well resourced and very organised.

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  • Pinsent Masons' team understands the client's specific tailored requests and business needs.

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  • Pinsent Masons is very responsive to any matter, either minor or major.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Maciver
    John Maciver

    John Maciver

    John Maciver is a highly reputed practitioner noted for his expertise on real estate finance. He also has experience acting on acquisition and corporate finance. He acts for a range of borrower and lender-side clients.

    • John Maciver is a very commercial operator and a go-to for particularly complex work.

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  • Gillian Frew
    Gillian Frew

    Gillian Frew

    Gillian Frew specialises in energy and infrastructure financing. She acts for both banks and borrowers.

    • Gillian is very responsive and good to work with.

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  • Richard Scott
    Richard Scott

    Richard Scott

    Richard Scott acts for a number of lenders in the energy sector on a range of financing mandates. He is adept at advising on the financial aspects of cross-border transactions.

    • Richard is a highly experienced banking lawyer who knows our lending policy and is very commercial.

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    • Richard is a very strong banking lawyer with good commercial awareness.

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  • Kirstyn Gleeson
    Kirstyn Gleeson

    Kirstyn Gleeson

    Kirstyn Gleeson is a senior associate who is recognised by clients for her experience in real estate finance, leveraged finance and corporate lending.

    • Kirstyn is very responsive and commercially minded.

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    • Kirstyn Gleeson is very strong.

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    • Kirstyn is experienced, commercial and detail-driven.

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