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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Banking & Finance

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Banking & Finance - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn has a respected team of banking lawyers with notable strength across a broad range of financing matters. The team is particularly skilled in handling complex securitisation. Its areas of sector expertise include energy, real estate and infrastructure. The firm's clients include commercial and investment banks, as well as private equity and debt funds. The team also offers a strong borrower-side practice to complement its lender-side expertise.
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Strengths

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn has a great understanding of our sector and is technically very strong.

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn provides high-quality counsel and seamless execution.

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn is very approachable on matters and readily available to try and support on any matters of Scots law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hamish Patrick
    Hamish Patrick

    Hamish Patrick

    Hamish Patrick advises on a range of financing issues, with noted expertise in securitisation work. He routinely acts on matters with an international element.

    • Hamish is a very good technical and academic lawyer.

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  • Andrew Kinnes
    Andrew Kinnes

    Andrew Kinnes

    Andrew Kinnes is experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on securitisation work, and is frequently active on project and development finance matters.

    • Andrew Kinnes is a well-established practitioner.

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    • Andrew is very experienced.

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  • Clare Foster
    Clare Foster

    Clare Foster

    Clare Foster is a partner in the banking team and head of clean energy at the firm. She regularly handles the financing aspects of major energy projects.
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  • Fiona Buchanan
    Fiona Buchanan

    Fiona Buchanan

    Fiona Buchanan heads the banking and finance practice of the firm. She holds a particular expertise in real estate finance and securitisation issues.

    • Fiona is personable, knowledgeable and responsive.

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    • Fiona provides excellent advice and is very responsive and pragmatic.

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    • Fiona's consistent level of service and quality of work always outshines the competition.

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