
Gary Grigor
Partner
Areas of Expertise
Gary leads the Leeds Banking Team and is a member of the firm’s management committee.
He has extensive experience of advising registered providers of social housing on a range of financial instruments and arrangements, including syndicated and bilateral loan facilities; facility restructurings; mergers; group collapses; intra-group funding; interest rate derivatives; private shelf facilities, and high-value private bond issues.
Directories
Gary is recognised in the legal directories as a leading practitioner in social housing finance.
Education
Gary graduated from Durham University with BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics, before completing his CPE at the College of Law in York and the LPC at BPP in Leeds.
Testimonials
Legal 500‘Gary Grigor is the standout partner for me. His industry knowledge and insight is second to none and gives robust advice with a friendly demeanour. He takes the time to know our entire loan portfolio so that when negotiating something new, he knows immediately whether it is a good fit and can highlight any variations from the ‘norm’ so that our time as the client can be spent focused on the points we need to understand and commercially negotiate.’
One RP client recently said “I’m really impressed by the level of service provided by Gary Grigor and Natalie Swales for the latest loan we have just finalised. They were both proactive, available (email and to speak with) and went through the relevant bits / paperwork ‘in English’. In short they were fabulous!!!”.
Legal 500'Gary Grigor is extremely knowledgeable and always readily available to discuss matters, whether it be the commercial big picture or an intricate point of detail. He is a strong negotiator, achieving excellent results in negotiations with minimal client input required.’
Legal 500‘Gary is noted for his great stakeholder management when negotiating deals for clients, as well as his very personable and easy-going manner.’
Chambers and Partners‘Gary is acknowledged for his excellent sector knowledge.’
Get in touch
0113 733 7027 |
07590444844 |
gary.grigor@devonshires.co.uk |
Leeds Office
Devonshires Solicitors LLP First Floor, No 1 Whitehall Riverside, Whitehall Road Leeds LS1 4BN |
0113 733 7031 |
olivia.shepherd@devonshires.co.uk |