Banking & Finance

Partner

Alex is a very experienced Banking & Finance and Corporate lawyer, with more than 30 years' experience of advising clients in England and Wales, and in Scotland.

As well as being a partner in law firms since 1992, Alex has practical experience of businesses having worked within a major UK bank, as well as being Head of Legal and Risk at a wealth management business located in London for more than 4 years. This combination of law firms and industry has enabled Alex to apply his technical legal skills to the best advantage of his business clients.

Alex has advised banks, alternative funders, family offices, and wealthy individuals, on secured investments, with a particular skillset of advising on real estate finance, including investment and development finance.

As well as advising borrowers on securing finance, Alex can advise businesses on acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and succession planning. Also, being a specialist in Risk Management and Governance, enables Alex to advise corporate boards and charities on good governance, and provide valuable input to facilitate robust decision-making for directors.

Previous Law Firms

Bell & Scott (1992–99) Steedman Ramage (1999–2001) Semple Fraser (2001–13) Anderson Strathern (2013–14) Addleshaw Goddard (2014–18)

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