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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts is an established corporate practice, acting for SMEs and entrepreneurial clients on M&A, equity investment, restructurings and joint ventures. The firm offers additional expertise in crowdfunding and in handling private equity investments in high-growth technology companies. It also advises on a number of spin-outs from universities and other higher education institutions. It is recognised for particular experience handling public company transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised the core Dears Healthcare corporate group on the acquisition of 15 Lloyds Pharmacy branches.

Strengths

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They're quick to understand the issues, identify solutions and deliver them.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They always go the extra mile to ensure a complete understanding of complex and sophisticated matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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Our partner point of contact and the associates go above and beyond in service and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan Kelly
3
Alan Kelly
3
Band 3

Alan Kelly has gained recognition for his expertise in complex M&A transactions. He also has a particular specialism in corporate finance work and heads the firm's team in this area.

Alan is very strong; he's a phenomenal and well-organised lawyer.

He's clearly very knowledgeable in relation to M&A transactions and is great at leading us through the process.

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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 is a very strong lawyer as well as being a down to earth, honest guy.

He provides an excellent service level and knowledge.

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Gary Baines
U
Gary Baines
U
Up and Coming

Gary Baines has strengths in representing clients in transactions often with cross-border elements.

Gary stands out. He gives sage advice and understands the commercial point of view rather than just legal clauses. He is reliable and 100% trustworthy.

Gary's project leadership and way of identifying issues was great. He had a good understanding of the project in general and its international aspects.

Gary is good to deal with. He is a good quality lawyer and knows his stuff.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Corporate/M&A
Alan Kelly
3
Alan Kelly
3
Band 3
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Michael Kelly
4
Michael Kelly
4
Band 4
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Gary Baines
U
Gary Baines
U
Up and Coming
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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