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BTO Solicitors LLP

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 renewable energy, sports, leisure and hospitality, property development, housebuilding, 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.

Known for being incisive, pragmatic and commercial.

Recent work highlights include advising:

  • Allied Vehicles Ltd on the acquisition of Sirus Automotive Ltd, a leading provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles;
  • the shareholders of Secureshield Ltd in the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to Hyperion;
  • Alliance Strategies on the restructure and acquisition of Wild Packs Summer Camps Ltd;
  • the shareholders of Bite Dentistry Ltd in a MBO to a current associate dentist;
  • the shareholders of Derryherk Limited in the sale of shares in the company to SP Power Systems Limited; and
  • Frankel Ltd on the restructure and acquisition of the business & assets of J Browns Craft Butchers from JB Foods (Scotland) Ltd

Clients (10)

  • Mactaggart & Mickel Group
  • Scottish Hydro Investment Limited
  • Hallam Land Management
  • Peter Vardy Group
  • Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
  • CRF Hydro Power Limited
  • Scottish Football Association
  • Angus Dundee Distillers plc
  • Scott Group Limited
  • Allied Vehicles Limited

Industries (19)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Financial Services
  • Engineering
  • Hospitality

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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors acts for businesses from a wide range of industries on corporate transactions and reorganisations. 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • BTO Solicitors advised German investor DAFC Fussball on the sale of its majority shareholding in Dunfermline Athletic Football Club to a US buyer.

Strengths

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  • Their responsiveness and general attitude of care distinguishes them positively from most other firms.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

  • They have a pragmatic approach and understand our business's needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

  • They are very organised, and their attention to detail is wonderful.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

  • They're really good: pretty responsive, down to earth, straightforward, and the clients have always had good experiences. They are lawyers who make your life easier.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

  • There is a good depth of support, and any problems are highlighted very early.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Scott Wyper
    Scott Wyper

    Scott Wyper

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

    • Scott Wyper approaches transactions in a very collaborative and user-friendly manner, focused on client needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Scott has been excellent to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Scott Wyper is first class in all respects and focuses on the key commercial areas that really matter to the client.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
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  • Jeremy Glen
    Jeremy Glen

    Jeremy Glen

    Jeremy Glen is particularly noted for his work in the property and housing development sectors.

    • Jeremy knows his stuff.

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  • Emma Barclay
    Emma Barclay

    Emma Barclay

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

    • Emma is all over the detail and very good at turning things around quickly with a pragmatic approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Emma is first class in all respects and always willing to go the extra mile.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Emma has been excellent to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Emma is no-nonsense, very straightforward to deal with and provides proper advice.

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