Corporate/M&A

Blackwood Partners has a recognised focus on the oil and gas sector. The firm regularly acts for clients on M&A and private equity matters on behalf of a range of sponsors and corporate clients. The team offers additional expertise in restructurings and reorganisations, with notable experience in handling cross-border deals.

"We can always rely on their solid, strong, technical advice."

"We get a consistently good service across the range of requirements we have had."

"We've used excellent practitioners on a variety of projects from Blackwood."

Blackwood Partners acted for SCF Partners and their investee company, Buchan 1, in purchasing the remaining shares in Powerstar.

Alastair Wyper is Blackwood Partners' managing partner and a respected corporate practitioner. He regularly advises clients in the oil and gas sector on a range of matters including M&A and private equity deals. "Alastair is very experienced and great to have acting on your behalf. He is an expert in his field." "Alastair is always very good. He's very pragmatic, responsive and knows his stuff." "Alastair is a very strong performer. He's superb." "He is very strong commercially, with a very good understanding and feel for M&A deal dynamics." "Alastair is a good lawyer and good to deal with. He gets the job done and knows his stuff."

Judith Quinn is a corporate partner at Blackwood Partners who is noted for her experience handling corporate transactions in the oil and gas sector. She regularly acts on both domestic and international matters. She represents corporate clients as well as those from a private equity background. "Judith is direct, practical and offers solid advice at a fast pace. She is very knowledgeable." "Judith is an excellent lawyer."

Ross Fair is a Blackwood corporate partner who provides reputable advice to energy sector clients, with notable experience of acquisition, reorganisation and investment matters. "Ross is quick, direct and very knowledgeable." "He's very astute and his commercial vision is very strong." "Ross Fair is a strong lawyer and does good work. I expect to see him step up to a leadership role in the future." "He's particularly strong in terms of client focus and has very high personal standards for providing the best level of service."