Change at the top at MBM Commercial

MBM Commercial's founder and senior partner Sandy Finlayson is passing the baton of the latter role to his colleague Stuart Hendry, the firm announced today.

Mr Finlayson (64), remains a partner and as "enthusiastic and full of energy as ever". 

Mr Hendry (42), one of the founding partners in 2005, paid tribute to his predecessor's leadership in the growth of the commercial legal practice, which has six partners and 24 staff in its Edinburgh and London offices.

“Sandy has been at the helm since we concluded our successful management buyout from full service law firm Murray Beith Murray in 2005. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for his leadership and guidance over these past 10 years. He has helped ensure that the firm has grown considerably despite the challenges of several tough recessionary years,” he said.

MBM Commercial has built practice with high-growth companies, investors and entrepreneurs, including the creation of several new UK investment funds. It also has a track record in litigating banking disputes, through its partner Cat MacLean.  

“I am handing over the reins as senior partner to my good friend Stuart Hendry with whom I started the firm ten years ago. It has been a real privilege to have led the firm over the past ten years and I have enjoyed every minute. It has been a great team effort, and I look forward to continuing my work with the firm,” said Mr Finlayson.