Brodies LLP offers a comprehensive set of services across financing matters, spanning acquisitional financing, debt financing, fund financing and refinancing mandates. The team acts for lenders and borrowers from various sectors, including the infrastructure, real estate and transportation spaces. Marion MacInnes, who is head of the practice, specialises in structured finance and capital market transactions, such as securitisations and bond issuances, while Bruce Stephen has notable expertise in asset-backed financing transactions and corporate funding. Michael Stoneham is a key contact for energy and infrastructure-related finance matters, and Chris Dun has substantial experience in handling investment and development finance work. Neal Richardson is also recommended.

Burness Paull LLP is home to a deep bench of finance specialists who advise funders, lenders, and borrowers active across various sectors, including the energy, real estate, and hospitality industries. It is well placed to assist clients with the full gamut of matters, from acquisition and financing transactions to fund financing work. Jonathan Heaney leads the practice and stands out for his expertise in handling corporate lending and real estate financing matters. John Kennedy is renowned for his robust energy sector knowledge and is adept at assisting with corporate financings and restructurings. Alan Cassels has experience in loan portfolio sales, securitisations and project finances, while Sophie Coffey focuses on acquisition finance work, and Dawn Reoch handles cross-border transactions.

CMS is sought after for its excellence in cross-border financial transactions, particularly in project finance, fund financing, real estate financing, and derivatives work. Practice head Gordon Hay is noted for his project finance specialisation, regularly acting for banks and borrowers. Stephen Phillips predominantly advises on receivables, derivatives and securitisations. Jenny Allan excels in energy financing work, and Alan Fulton is an expert in real estate finance and acquisition finance transactions. Caryn Miller is a key point of call for lenders and borrowers in all areas of corporate, acquisition and development finance. John Waller joined in June 2025.

Acting for a diverse group of clients across various industries, Pinsent Masons LLP handles the full range of finance matters, with expertise spanning real estate and project finance, loan-on-loan financing, and asset-based and oil and gas reserve-based lending work. John Maciver heads up the group and regularly acts for lenders, borrowers, loan sellers and purchasers. Richard Scott has significant experience in advising on acquisition, vessel and real estate finance, and Gillian Frew focuses on renewable energy and infrastructure finance transactions.

Addleshaw Goddard’s team has extensive expertise in providing holistic advice on banking and financing matters and is well-equipped to manage real estate, healthcare and energy finance work for both lenders and borrowers. Alan Shanks heads the department and focuses on financing and refinancing transactions in the renewable energy sector. Gaenor Cassell is a key contact for banks, private equity houses and investors for banking work. John Waller departed the team in June 2025.

Dentons is regularly instructed by investors, lenders and borrowers on various finance transactions involving acquisition, real estate, fund, and structured finance. The group also specialises in private placements and securitisations. Stuart Fitzsimmons steers the practice and has extensive experience in handling asset-based lending and financing transactions in the investment trusts sector. Susan Kelly is well-versed in advising domestic and international clients on corporate lending, acquisition finance, and real estate finance matters. Morag Campbell focuses on loan and mortgage acquisitions and disposals.

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.

Shepherd and Wedderburn‘s banking team is highly experienced in advising on various finance matters, including acquisition, real estate, fund and Islamic finance work. Fiona Buchanan heads the department and focuses on structured multi-jurisdictional debt capital markets and securitisation deals. Andrew Kinnes specialises in leveraged and property finance transactions, while Hamish Patrick is recommended for debt finance and restructuring matters.

Anderson Strathern’s practice advises funders, lenders, and borrowers on the acquisition, financing, and refinancing of real estate projects, with particular strength in the energy and agricultural sectors. The team acts for prominent domestic commercial banks, corporates, and various governmental and public sector bodies. Gillian Anderson leads the department and is experienced in real estate finance, project finance, asset finance, and secured lending mandates.

Burges Salmon LLP’s team has extensive expertise in energy and infrastructure finance transactions and is well-equipped to manage various mandates for lenders and borrowers. The practice also provides holistic advice on real estate financing, corporate lending and restructuring transactions. Stuart McMillan steers the practice and regularly assists clients with all kinds of energy and finance transactional issues. Other key names of note include Stephanie Lynch, Samir Younes, and Alison Logan.

DLA Piper’s broad finance practice handles a wide range of transactions, including asset-based lending, venture debt funding, refinancing, and restructuring work. The team has a strong client base, advising both lenders and borrowers, as well as various national and international banks. Practice head Allan Leal is highly experienced in real estate finance, acquisition finance, securitisation, and leveraged finance work. Craig Hunter is another standout practitioner, regularly advising on cross-border financing matters, as well as growth and project finance issues. William Reid also contributes to the practice.

Harper Macleod LLP is active across a wide range of transactions, including real estate, development, fund, acquisition, project, asset, and invoice financing work. The firm is particularly strong in the construction, renewable energy, sustainable, marine, agriculture, hospitality, healthcare, food and drink, and social housing sectors. Practice head Tony Cameron is a key adviser to many lenders and borrowers on banking and finance matters, while Ricardo Matteo regularly leads on financings, acquisitions, sales, and funding within the marine sector.

Real estate and development financing transactions are key areas of expertise for Shoosmiths LLP, which advises funders, lenders, and investors across a wide range of sectors. The team is co-led by Fiona Cameron, a key contact for corporate and leveraged lending matters, and Sheelagh Cooley, who is skilled in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions.

TLT is regarded for its expertise in acquisitions, refinancings and facility restructurings, with particular strength in the asset-based lending space. The team supports domestic and international banks and lenders, guiding them through investment and development transactions. Douglas Gourlay heads the practice and specialises in debt finance, acquisition finance, securitisation, and restructuring work. Co-head Euan Cluness is well-versed in handling corporate and leveraged finance transactions for lenders and borrowers, while Fiona Armour excels in the healthcare sector. Peter Smartt joined the team in June 2024 and is active in the sustainable energy space.

Blackwood Partners LLP frequently engages in significant sponsor-side acquisition finance work in the energy sector, offering expertise in the financing side of M&A and private equity transactions. Practice head Scott Swankie is well-known for his expertise in handling corporate banking, lender-side acquisition finance, asset finance, debt restructuring, aviation finance and shipping finance mandates.

BTO Solicitors LLP is well-regarded for its expertise in banking and finance, with notable strength in lending transactions involving pension schemes. The team is frequently instructed by borrowers, developers, and lenders across a broad range of sectors, including the energy, industry, leisure, infrastructure, and travel industries. The practice is jointly led by Nicolas McBride, who has significant experience in property and development finance work, and Jeremy Glen, who brings particular experience in restructurings, takeovers, share buyback programmes, and corporate finance matters.

The team at Gillespie Macandrew LLP is known for its longstanding expertise in handling finance mandates across the real estate, agriculture, planning, and energy sectors. The practice has a proven track record of advising a broad range of clients, including developers, high-net-worth individuals, investors, and third sector organisations, on both lender and borrower-side matters. Ross MacRae, who leads the team, has extensive experience in acquisition and real estate finance, while Kenneth Irons provides comprehensive support across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters.

Lindsays' practice guides lenders and borrowers on a range of property and corporate finance projects, with particular strength in private banking, bridging, development and rural finance work. The practice is led by Gavin Buchan, who has considerable expertise in managing finance and corporate banking transactions.