MIchael Taylor has over 23 years experience in the financial services industry, possessing up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the debt syndication markets specialising in the property sector but also with exposure to the transport sector with sound credit knowledge and extensive banking relationships. Currently he is a Director in the Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets team within Bank of Scotland Treasury and since joining the Bank in May 2006, has been involved in the syndication of real estate debt. Prior to this, he worked for Bank of Ireland for two and a half years in the London office focusing on real estate participation, having moved from a three year stint in Jersey working for RBS in the real estate lending and participation field. Before moving to Jersey, he worked for Nationwide Building Society in commercial real estate, social housing and personal finance.

Michael lives in a small Essex village with his wife and enjoys the village life and the local public house. A keen sportsman (darts, pool and skittles) his other interests include golf, classic sports cars, gardening and cooking.