With over 20 years of experience, Iain specialises in banking law, with a focus on acquisition and real estate finance. He works closely with clients on complex commercial lending structures and regulatory compliance strategies, delivering legal solutions that support robust risk frameworks and effective deal execution.
He advises across the full spectrum of banking matters, including corporate and commercial lending, property finance, Islamic finance, debt capital markets, and securitisation. Over the past decade, Iain has advised on the majority of Scotland’s largest and most high-profile real estate finance transactions. He is recognised for his deep market insight and ability to manage legally and commercially complex deals with clarity, pragmatism, and precision.
Iain has held senior legal roles both in-house and in private practice, including at a Magic Circle firm and as Vice President, Legal at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. He has led on credit and structured debt initiatives and contributed to the design of bespoke financial products for private and institutional clients.
Delivering a broad range of complex transactions, from large-scale loan book diligences and real estate or acquisition financings to securitisations and restructurings—executed to the highest standards of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client service.
