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Corporate/M&A

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Our corporate team advises clients who conduct their business in Scotland, the UK and globally on the full spectrum of corporate activities. We cover a diverse range of sectors, with particular expertise in the renewable energy, sports, leisure and hospitality, property development, housebuilding and disputes and forensic.

Clients range from entrepreneurs to investors, start-ups, SMEs, family-owned businesses, governing bodies and high street names, including plcs and financial institutions.

Known for acting for a range of clients on complex multi-million pound transactions and advising on highly contentious disputes between directors/shareholders/partners – achieving positive outcomes often against a highly controversial backdrop or on novel legal points.

Our team is known for being incisive, pragmatic and commercial.

Recent work highlights include:

  • Scottish Hydro Investment Limited in the acquisition of Hydro Energy Trading Limited and Green Energy Trading Limited from Guinness Asset Management.
  • Shareholders of Mabbett & Associates Limited in the sale to Global Energy Group.
  • Shareholders of Rail Electrification Limited in the sale of their shares to a national listed buyer specialising in engineering services and specialist building.
  • Treegreen Limited in its buyback of shares from Scottish Enterprise. 
  • Shareholders in the disposal of Interlock Investment Limited to Wismettac Harro Food Limited.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors acts for SMEs from a wide range of industries on corporate transactions and reorganisation matters. The firm has notable expertise in the renewables, licensing and leisure sectors, among others, advising a number of overseas and UK clients. The team demonstrates expertise across different departments to provide clients with fully rounded advice on corporate matters. It has additional experience in handling corporate disputes involving directors and shareholders.

Work Highlights

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  • BTO Solicitors acted for the shareholders of Bullet Express in the sale of their shares to investors Panoramic and Maven for around £10 million.

Strengths

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They have an excellent pool of talent and response times are immediate.

Corporate/M&A respondent
UK

All of the team provided a seamless approach to our dealings. Strength in specific areas was brought in as and when required and there was no break in pace to the advice offered as this took place.

Corporate/M&A respondent
UK

As well as being highly skilled at their job, they are also very pragmatic which helps when agreeing contractual terms.

Corporate/M&A respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Jeremy Glen
4
Jeremy Glen
4
Band 4

Jeremy Glen is a partner in the corporate department at BTO Solicitors. He is particularly noted for his work in the property and housing development sectors.

Jeremy is very knowledgeable and supportive. He's always available for you and very helpful.

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Scott Wyper
4
Scott Wyper
4
Band 4

Scott Wyper heads the corporate department at BTO Solicitors. He has a reputable practice and advises on areas such as M&A, investments and joint ventures. He offers experience and expertise across the energy sector.

Scott is very knowledgeable and is great to work with. He is very supportive and always stays very calm and assured.

Scott is an excellent lawyer, providing clear and straightforward advice. He works to budget and always acts in his client's best interests.

Scott is a strong all-round corporate lawyer with good experience in our sector.

Scott is a highly-skilled lawyer but also offers a high level of pragmatism which is vital in our work. He is also personable, a problem solver and an excellent communicator.

Scott is excellent. I always felt we had the best advice available at all times when he was involved. He provided consistent strength in our handling of negotiations during the acquisition.

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Emma Barclay
U
Up and Coming

Emma Barclayis noted for her experience advising clients on a number of corporate transactions such as sales, acquisitions and joint venture restructurings.

Emma is very personable and technically very able. If conflicted, I will send clients her way.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A
Jeremy Glen
4
Jeremy Glen
4
Band 4
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Scott Wyper
4
Scott Wyper
4
Band 4
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Emma Barclay
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Alastair Dunn

Emma Barclay

Jeremy Glen

Marion Davis

Michael Cox

Neil Anderson

Clients

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Allied Vehicles Limited

Angus Dundee Distillers plc

CRF Hydro Power Limited

Hallam Land Management

Mactaggart & Mickel Group

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

Peter Vardy Group

Scott Group Limited

Scottish Football Association

Scottish Hydro Investment Limited

Industries

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Energy

Engineering

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Hospitality

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Travel & Leisure