Morton Fraser appoints banking specialist legal director

Morton Fraser has appointed banking law specialist Kirsty McBirnie as legal director in its Banking & Finance group.

Ms McBirnie has over 15 years of experience in the sector, having previously advised clients at Pinsent Masons and Brodies. Dual qualified in English and Scots law, her areas of expertise include banking and asset finance, property finance and restructuring work.

Her appointment takes the number of lawyers in Morton Fraser’s Banking & Finance group to 16, making it one of Scotland's largest dedicated finance practices and one of the UK's largest asset-based lending, asset and invoice finance practices.

Iain Young, head of Corporate Sector and London and Regional Referrals Group at Morton Fraser, said: "We are thrilled to have someone with Kirsty’s expertise and experience join our growing team. Her appointment significantly strengthens our Banking & Finance group offering, not only for Scottish businesses but also with our cross-divisional referral work from London-based law firms."