Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2025 and Chambers UK 2025
Head of Banking and Finance & PartnerMarion MacInnes
Ranked in the Legal 500 UK 2025 Hall of Fame for continued excellence
PartnerBruce Stephen
Consistently recognised for his pragmatism by the legal directories
PartnerPeter Kelly
Our banking lawyers work closely with our clients to ensure that they are best placed to respond to rapidly changing market conditions, across all major sectors of the UK economy, whether looking at national or more internationally focused activity
We have market-leading expertise in renewable energy finance and specialist teams in the areas of funds finance, securitisation and asset finance, acting on some of the complex transactions of each type.
The Brodies Team was miles in front of the other counsel in terms of anticipating events that could impact the contract structure. The most recent transaction morphed considerably over what was originally anticipated and Brodies was able to anticipate the issues so that we were prepared for every eventuality.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Our banking team also has considerable experience in acquisition finance, real estate finance and loan book acquisition transactions.
On the contentious side, we are on the litigation panels for most major banks and financial institutions. Our banking litigation expertise is strong and boasts two of Scotland’s most recognised specialists. Our lawyers are not just court-focused litigators but also experienced mediators giving clients options to the most effective solutions for their disputes.

Banking & Finance key highlights
- Our banking lawyers have been involved in a number of the biggest and most complex finance transactions in Scotland and the UK.
- Working with our clients on key mandates, including the M8 and Aberdeen Bypass roads projects and a major refinancing exercise for Glasgow Housing Association.
- We are the authors of the Scottish chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Securitisation 2023.
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They give advice in all areas of the transaction and explain the options and risks which makes it easier to make a decision on how best to proceed or where to push back in negotiations with the borrower. They will also meet at short notice to tackle legal issues that have arisen.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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Brodies' team is very nimble and creative; they evidently have a track record and confidence in handling difficult matters.
Chambers UK 2025
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The team has a great knowledge. They resource the project appropriately and are on the front foot when it comes to completing in time. Each member of the team have a friendly manner and good knowledge.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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Brodies does a great job of clarifying points in very complex matters. Brodies is instrumental in giving strong, clear and valuable advice.
Chambers UK 2025
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Collaborate as one team, feels like a seamless extension to our own.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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