Nicolas McBride

Nicolás acts for several high-profile lenders in property and development finance and secured lending matters. He is a well-connected adviser to banks and BTO’s key contact for clients including Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Triodos Bank and Close Brothers. Nicolás and his team advise on the property aspects of renewable energy schemes financed through bank-backed and project finance, including wind and hydroelectric projects, acting for funders, developers and landowners. He has a particular interest in ethical and social finance and is Triodos Bank’s lead property lawyer for commercial lending. He is one of the few Scottish solicitors on Close Property Finance’s commercial lending panel. He and his team were recently appointed to TSB Bank’s commercial lending panel, another significant panel appointment and a testament to their reputation and expertise. As a commercial property lawyer, Nicolás also advises landlords, tenants, developers, insolvency practitioners, community groups and charities on property matters. His day-to-day work includes acquisitions and disposals, drafting and negotiating leases, and general lease management. He has experience acting for institutional landlords managing their property portfolios. Career Partner, BTO Solicitors LLP (2007–present) Trained at Brechin Tindal Oatts; qualified in 1998 Professional membership Law Society of Scotland Personal Family, football and golf Education Lenzie Academy University of Strathclyde, LLB (Hons), 1997 Languages English Clients • Lloyds Banking Group • Triodos Bank UK Limited • Close Brothers Limited • Royal Bank of Scotland plc • Bank of Scotland plc • TSB Bank plc • Collective Property Limited • Baron Universal Products Plc • Handelsbanken • Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) Industry experience All aspects of corporate and property banking; housebuilding; project finance; social housing; renewables; ethical and social finance; pension schemes; insolvency and restructuring; and licensed and leisure sectors. Selected matters • Acting for Close Brothers on this secured lending deal to finance the construction of a large out-of-town retail space. • Representing Bank of Scotland plc in connection with this loan to Shades Window Blinds, a well-known manufacturer of blinds. • Representing Triodos Bank in connection with this loan relating to a hotel on the Isles of Scilly. The deal involved extensive property and trading company due diligence and reporting.