The banking and finance team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts is skilled in handling cross-border finance transactions, including receivable, real estate, project and retail finance work. The team acts for a diverse set of clients spanning lenders, sponsors, construction companies and governments. Asset finance expert Beverley Wood, who specialises in assisting funders with receivables transactions, heads the practice. Ross Caldwell is adept at advising on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, while Andrew Meakin focuses on debt restructuring work. Lauren Hart is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is very responsive and commercial. It understands the needs of our business, providing guidance and support that demonstrates a deep understanding of what we do.’
- ‘We value the commercial attitude of the individuals with who we engage.'
- Bev Wood is excellent and always on hand to provide guidance and advice and to prepare and review our documentation. She responds quickly to requests for assistance whilst also being very professional yet easy to work with.’
- ‘The Morton Fraser MacRoberts team has excellent knowledge and experience of the market for Scottish finance law issues and has helped us on general banking and finance matters and specific receivables finance/securitisation issues.
- 'Members of the team have close connections with industry groups and can give up-to-the-minute advice on changes to laws. Most of all, they are extremely friendly, helpful and responsive, so overall offer exceptional client service.’
- ‘We have had good experiences with Lauren Hart in the finance team. She is very knowledgeable on points of Scottish law and presents complex issues clearly and understandably. She is great at dealing directly with clients and other law firms, getting all of the basics right.'
- ‘Responsive and reliable.’
- ‘Bev Wood is excellent. Ross Caldwell is a safe pair of hands-on general banking matters.’
- 'Provide an easy to understand process & timeline.'
- 'They are highly responsive, professional and engaging. Their advice is always provided with guidance on the downsides / risks of any commercial decision we are asked to take and explained without legal jargon.'
Key clients
- Spire Global, Inc.
- DNB
- Schuh Group
- Stellus Capital Partners
- The Royal Bank of Scotland
- National Westminster Bank
- Lloyds Bank
- Bank of Scotland
- HSBC Bank
- Barclays Bank
- Santander UK
- Investec Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- Hampshire Trust Bank
- Danske Bank
- ING Bank
- Norfolk Capital group
- Cadence Bank
- Signature Private Finance Limited
- Together Energy Limited
Work highlights
Assisted Learnd SE with the multi-million financing for acquisitions of BGES Group and Ashdown Group.
Assisted HSBC UK Bank plc with the financing and bank debt support of various acquisitions by RSE Group.
Assisted Scottish counsel for Renew with the acquisition financing of various UK-based target companies and the amendment and restatement of the Group's existing facilities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Beverley Wood
Other key lawyers
Andrew Meakin; Lauren Hart; Ross Caldwell