Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 4
About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
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
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"They have an excellent pool of talent and response times are immediate."
"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."
"As well as being highly skilled at their job, they are also very pragmatic which helps when agreeing contractual terms."
"They have an excellent pool of talent and response times are immediate."
"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."
"As well as being highly skilled at their job, they are also very pragmatic which helps when agreeing contractual terms."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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 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."
"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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Alastair Dunn
Emma Barclay
Jeremy Glen
Marion Davis
Michael Cox
Neil Anderson
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
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
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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
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