Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
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With expertise across the full range of corporate matters, our M&A lawyers provide specialist knowledge to a growing Scottish, UK and international client base. Whether that is part of a transaction, or as a sounding board for day-to-day issues, we generate value.
As well as a wealth of experience advising on the most complex strategic projects, we also work on deals for multinationals, PE funds, SMEs, fast growing companies and owner managed businesses. Whether your business is public or private, we understand the challenges of M&A deals.
We advise on genuine 'firsts' and landmark transactions for some of the biggest names in the UK and beyond, as well as regularly transacting local SME deals. We tailor our services and our fees to suit.
A leading UK corporate team, as well as one of the largest dedicated M&A teams in Scotland with 40+ lawyers, including 11 partners, leading transactions from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The team is recognised by independent directories Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK as a top tier ranked practice, with 11 individuals additionally ranked.
Our M&A team advises clients across a broad range of sectors including oil and gas, renewables, transport, infrastructure, food and drink, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate and many others. We understand regulatory frameworks and the impact on transactions of the key issues that affect your business. This in-depth sector knowledge allows us to add real value to the M&A process.
Chambers Review
Brodies is a leading Scottish practice acting for clients including public and private companies and large owner-managed businesses on the full gamut of corporate and private equity transactions. The firm offers sector expertise in the financial services, manufacturing and energy industries, among others. The team is able to provide depth of experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, with recent activity involving the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
Work Highlights
- Brodies advised Abu-Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the corporate structuring and governance of its subsidiary and joint venture company interests for global projects.
Strengths
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"You know you are dealing with individuals who are clearly experts in their field at Brodies."
"When presented with unique, complex situations, Brodies is able to provide simple solutions."
"The Brodies team we work with is very responsive and provides a high quality level of service."
"They always provide the highest level of professional advice for complex and sophisticated matters."
"Brodies provides exceptional client service through timely engagement, demonstrating a thorough grasp of the matter at hand and transparent establishment of client expectations for delivery."
"You know you are dealing with individuals who are clearly experts in their field at Brodies."
"When presented with unique, complex situations, Brodies is able to provide simple solutions."
"The Brodies team we work with is very responsive and provides a high quality level of service."
"They always provide the highest level of professional advice for complex and sophisticated matters."
"Brodies provides exceptional client service through timely engagement, demonstrating a thorough grasp of the matter at hand and transparent establishment of client expectations for delivery."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Crawford is a partner at Brodies who provides advice on the full range of corporate transactions. He has particular experience in M&A work, while also specialising in private equity matters.
"He has been around for years and is a great lawyer, with a good reputation among clients."
Neil Burgess is head of Brodies' corporate and commercial practice. He acts on behalf of national and international clients on corporate transactions.
"Neil's knowledge and experience was invaluable at key points of the process - particularly when having to deal with cross-border legal matters with the EU."
"Neil is a standout practitioner."
William McIntosh is a Brodies partner noted for his expertise in cross-jurisdictional corporate and commercial matters. He regularly works on private equity matters and corporate transactions in the technology sector.
"William is a polished operator."
"Will has comprehensive knowledge around laws affecting business. He gives great guidance and assistance to our business."
Shuna Stirling advises both domestic and international clients on transactional matters including M&A, joint ventures and MBOs. She also has notable expertise in corporate real estate deals.
Derek Stroud has significant corporate expertise, particularly in the renewable energy and oil services sectors. He advises on M&A deals and disposals, notably handling transactions with an international element.
"Derek has the knowledge and experience to deal with any situation thrown at him and has excellent working relationships with his fellow partners and associates."
"Derek provides excellent service. He is very responsive and has a knack for simplifying complex matters."
"He has the knowledge and experience to deal with any situation thrown at him and has excellent working relationships with his fellow partners and associates."
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