Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Scotland - UK
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.
Strengths
The time that we spend with Morton Fraser MacRoberts is always very effective and efficient.
Their advice is practical, timely and always covers the legal necessities with commercial common sense.
They are very good at working and adapting to my working patterns.
The team really does provide a partner-led service. The senior members of the team don't go missing.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts were accessible, extremely supportive and went above and beyond to get the transactions over the line.
Work Highlights
Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised Skene Group Construction Services on its sale to Hillhouse Group.
Notable practitioners
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 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.
Alan was always fair and reasonable. He is a a very competent and level-headed individual.
What really distinguishes Alan is his clarity. He explains complex legal issues in a way that’s direct, accessible and never patronising.
Alan is a first-class lawyer with detailed knowledge of his subject and a genuine interest in his clients.
Without Alan's legal guidance and strategic insight, the company would not be in the strong position that it is in today.
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 delivers efficiently.
Gary is first class.
Gary takes a very client-centric approach; nothing is ever too much trouble, and no question is too stupid to answer. He is down to earth, explaining legal issues in an understandable manner.
Gary worked extremely hard, and his technical knowledge was exemplary. He got to know our industry and was easy to work with.
Michael is a good, practical corporate lawyer. He is easy to work with.
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 promptly and professionally responds to all requests for advice.
Michael transcends corporate law: he blends his legal talent with commercial nous and common sense. He is an adviser, a confidant and a strategist.