Department profile
Burges Salmon LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Burges Salmon LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon boasts a growing presence in the Scottish market with a strong team of corporate practitioners. The firm handles complex transactions, including M&A and private equity deals, for clients in sectors such as financial services, energy and technology. The team also provides advice on cross-border UK deals as well as matters involving European jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon advised UPM Raflatac on its £146 million acquisition of Metamark.

Strengths

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  • They really care about their clients' success.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK
  • We were impressed by the joined-up service with colleagues in other parts of the firm.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK
  • Burges Salmon's team addresses challenges proactively with creative solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Danny Lee
    Band 2Danny Lee

    Danny Lee

    Danny Lee heads Burges Salmon's corporate practice in Scotland and its Edinburgh office. He acts for clients in a range of sectors, including technology, life sciences and energy, on M&A transactions and private equity investments.

    • Danny is a good operator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
    • Danny is the very definition of a trusted adviser. Our first port of call for a huge range of legal support.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
    • Danny actively contributes to problem solving. He is quick to offer alternative angles, strategies and viewpoints that clients may not have considered that are often more optimal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
    • Danny is a very strong lawyer.

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    • Danny's input is a significant part of why we use the firm. He maintains a good oversight of the transaction, stepping in where necessary.

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Ranked Individuals at Burges Salmon LLP (1)

Scotland

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