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Philip Knowles

Philip Knowles

Work Department

Corporate Finance

Position

Phil is a corporate partner and a member of the firm’s finance and restructuring group. He advises UK and overseas clients on corporate finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity finance and general corporate advice. Phil also advises on the finance and restructuring aspects of real estate finance transactions and acts for a number of leading banks and corporate borrowers. With experience in a wide range of industries, Phil has a particular interest in the hotels and leisure and real estate sectors.

Career

Trained Bell + Scott WS; qualified 1999; assistant Fyfe Ireland 1999; assistant Shepherd and Wedderburn 1999, partner 2008 to date.

Education

Carnoustie High School; Aberdeen University (1995 LLB Hons).

Leisure

Cycling, golf, films.