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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper focuses on M&A and private equity-related cross-border transactions, with further expertise in joint ventures and venture capital investment matters. The firm offers a broad international network of offices as well as a healthy Scotland presence to provide strength and depth for a range of corporate clients. The team demonstrates expertise across a broad range of sectors, including technology and energy.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper advised Ancala Partners/Noventa Energy on the acquisition of three energy centres from Scottish Water.

Strengths

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They have very strong commercial understanding and are able to articulate the risk around issues.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They were very diligent but commercially minded. They were very thorough and very clear and easy to deal with. They were able to explain issues and push things forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Rae
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Simon Rae
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Simon Rae is an Edinburgh-based partner at DLA Piper and managing partner for the law firm's Scottish business. Leading the corporate team in Scotland, he has an established M&A practice and advises a range of clients including local businesses and international corporates, with a particular focus on the technology and energy sectors.

Simon is a very experienced lawyer and a real asset to have on your side in a deal.

Simon Rae takes a close interest in bridging the gap between the local UK firm and international partner firms. We rate Simon very highly and look forward to continuing to work with him.

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