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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts advises clients on M&A, equity investment, restructurings and joint ventures. It offers additional expertise in crowdfunding and in handling private equity investments in high-growth technology companies. It also has experience of spinouts from universities and other higher education institutions. It is recognised for particular experience handling public company transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised Skene Group Construction Services on its sale to Hillhouse Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan Kelly
3
Alan Kelly
3
Band 3

Alan Kelly is head of corporate and commercial for Morton Fraser MacRoberts and has gained recognition for his expertise in complex M&A transactions. He also has a particular specialism in corporate finance work.

Alan is a first-class lawyer with detailed knowledge of his subject and a genuine interest in his clients.

What really distinguishes Alan is his clarity. He explains complex legal issues in a way that’s direct, accessible and never patronising.

Alan Kelly not only provides outstanding legal counsel, but acts as a strategic partner embedded in our leadership and is integral to our growth and success.

Without Alan's legal guidance and strategic insight, the company would not be in the strong position that it is in today.

Alan was always fair and reasonable. He is a a very competent and level-headed individual.

Gary Baines
4
Gary Baines
4
Band 4

Gary Baines has a broad corporate practice that enables him to advise clients across the full spectrum, from SMEs through to well-known corporates.

Gary worked extremely hard, and his technical knowledge was exemplary. He got to know our industry and was easy to work with.

Gary takes a very client-centric approach; nothing is ever too much trouble or no question too stupid to answer. He is down to earth, explaining legal issues in an understandable manner.

Gary is first class.

Gary delivers efficiently.

Michael Kelly
4
Michael Kelly
4
Band 4
Michael Kelly is praised for his corporate expertise, often acting for shareholders on the sale of shared capital in companies.

Michael transcends corporate law: he blends his legal talent with commercial nous and common sense. He is an adviser, a confidant and a strategist.

Michael is a very commercially aware lawyer. He lives in the commercial reality that we exist in, so he's a good, pragmatic adviser.

Michael is nuanced, commercial and always has an opinion. A real calming influence in the flurry of a transaction.

Michael is a good, practical corporate lawyer. He is easy to work with.

Michael promptly and professionally responds to all requests for advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Scotland

Corporate/M&A

Alan Kelly
3
Alan Kelly
3
Band 3
Gary Baines
4
Gary Baines
4
Band 4
Michael Kelly
4
Michael Kelly
4
Band 4

Members

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Adrian Bell

Andrew Walker

Iain Young

Kiril Pehlivanov

Paul Geoghegan

Robert Jessiman

Stephen Clark

Stewart Moy

Clients

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Apollo Informal Investment Limited

Archangel Informal Investment

Diageo

Digital Future Capital Limited

Dxcover Limited

Investec Bank plc

Par Equity LLP

Schuh Limited

Wardpark Studios Limited

Witherby Publishing Group Limited