Rod is a Partner in the banking and finance team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. He specialises in commercial and corporate finance, acting in Scotland for corporate borrowers, lenders and funds. He has wide experience in cross-border property and corporate finance deals, with particular expertise in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securitisation and funds finance.

Abby is an associate in the banking and finance team at Shepherd and Wedderburn, specialising in the regulation of financial products and services in the UK. She has extensive experience of assisting both regulated and non-regulated businesses in navigating the perimeter of UK financial services regulation, and on the interpretation and application of the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules and guidance. She also regularly advises a range of banks, building societies and financial institutions on consumer credit and unfair terms legislation, and her wider regulatory experience includes advising on the FCA's Senior Managers and Certification Regime, payment services legislation and outsourcing arrangements. 

A significant part of Abby’s practice includes reviewing and reporting on mortgage, retail, business, credit card and personal loan terms and conditions from both a regulated and a non-regulated perspective, as well as preparing and updating Scottish standard loan documentation for major UK banks, building societies, financial institutions and specialised lenders. 

Abby’s broader practice includes advising on the Scottish aspects of a wide range of debt capital markets and securitisations deals, including residential and commercial mortgage backed transactions, covered bond and master trust programmes, and the sale and securitisation of non-traditional assets such as auto receivables, credit cards and personal loans.

Abby is also a professional support lawyer for the banking and finance team.