
The banking practice at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP is known for assisting notable banks, including Lloyds, RBS and NatWest, on debt finance transactions, acquisition finance and particularly real estate finance, which is practice head George MacMillan’s area of specialism. Further active real estate finance practitioners are Alison Kellett, Meave O’Neill and Samuel Jackson.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very strong banking and real estate teams led by acknowledged experts. Excellent collaboration between departments ensures the very best holistic advice on complex cases.'
- 'George MacMillan is an experienced problem-solver with depth and breadth of knowledge. George is considered a leading lawyer in Manchester. Meave O'Neill is friendly and approachable, and has years of experience on complex cases which results in excellent, commercial advice.'
- 'The team works exceptionally well together in order to get deals completed. If our key point of contact is away during a deal completion, we can be confident that one of their colleagues will know where it is up to in order to prevent any delays.'
- 'The individuals at Kuits are phenomenal when it comes to customer service. They provide regular updates on deals they are working on and are always happy to provide guidance and support. They are honest and transparent in terms of turnaround times and constantly deliver within agreed timescales.'
- 'Extremely efficient, accurate and sound advice always with the client's best interests at heart. Kuits works with us both collaboratively and independently and can be trusted to deliver. Always on hand when needed and willing to discuss matters at a moment's notice. Easy to work with ensuring matters are completed in a timely fashion.'
- 'George MacMillan and Sam Jackson are great leaders and decision makers. Their advice can be trusted and they are our go-to people for more complicated matters.'
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank
- Aldermore
- RBS/NatWest
- Mizrahi
- Victoria Mutual Finance Limited
- Handelsbanken
- AIB
- Cambridge & Counties Bank
- Shawbrook
- Close Brothers
- Recognise
- Oaknorth Asman Finance
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head
George MacMillan
Other key lawyers
Alison Kellett; Meave O'Neill; Samuel Jackson