With a ‘strong reputation in the local and wider market’, Gillespie Macandrew LLP is well-positioned to act on a mix of multi-jurisdictional transactions, particularly excelling in the real estate, energy and agricultural sectors. Property finance specialist Kenneth Irons heads up the practice and has recently been active on a range of refinancings and asset-based lending transactions. Co-head Ross MacRae, who was promoted to partner in 2023, is lauded for his ability to find ’pragmatic solutions’ for both borrowers and financiers and has a growing body of work that includes acquisition financing and real estate financing issues.
Testimonials
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‘Consistent, responsive, on the ball, proactive and always treats the client as a partner which is what you need in a trusted adviser.’
'Kenneth Irons and Ross MacRae are exceptional.’
‘Professional firm which we have used now for a number of years. The level of service remains consistently high which adds real value and trust to the working relationship.’
‘The people at this firm tend to be there a long time and have built up a strong reputation in the local and wider market. Their knowledge is excellent and this contributes to their "value add".’
‘Ross MacRae is extremely helpful and takes the time to understand deal structures. This is great value for us as financiers.'
‘We use GM for real estate finance matters. We also use them for our commercial property work in Scotland. They have a good range of talent.'
‘Ross MacRae seems very sensible and quick to come up with pragmatic solutions to making processes as frictionless as possible.’
Key clients
- Assetz Capital
- Reward Finance Group
- Avant Homes Group
- Avignon Capital Limited
- AMA Homes Group
- Gresham House Forestry Limited (formerly Aitchesse Limited)
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kenneth Irons, Ross MacRae