The department at Manchester-based commercial law firm Kuit Steinart Levy LLP has an broad range of experience in the finance sector, which incorporates handling investment and development real estate finance work, debt finance issues and acquisition financings. The ‘highly-respected’ George MacMillan leads the team, which also features specialist partners Alison Kellett and Meave O’Neill. Senior associate Samuel Jackson is praised by clients as ’exceptional’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘There is a strong availability of partners in the team who offer practical advice and expertise. The team is respected as being formed of experts in the business community.’

  • ‘George MacMillan has great thought leadership, always returns calls, is always happy to offer advice, is an expert in his field and is highly respected.’

  • ‘They take a very personal approach, helping with issues and working with you to ensure you overcome any problems.’

  • ‘A very approachable team with great engagement, who always make themselves available.’

  • ‘Samuel Jackson is exceptional in terms of speed of service, provision of advice, availability and quality of service provided.’

  • ‘The team are experienced and always on hand to give guidance and the right advice. Even when we have generic questions there is no hesitation in providing independent views and guidance. They are very helpful and supportive, work is thorough and timely, and they are accessible via calls and emails.’

  • ‘Samuel Jackson and George MacMillan are always available to answer questions, give advice and guidance. They work fluidly across their team and ours. Delivery timescales are always met.’

  • ‘Responsive, super helpful and always sensible and pragmatic.’

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Sam acts for mainstream, bridging and private lenders providing finance to be secured over residential, commercial and development properties. Short term bridging finance also includes the preparation of bespoke loan security documents including sub-security. Sam also advises private individuals in circumstances where they are required to guarantee the provisions of finance deals.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

George MacMillan