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Pinsent Masons

Corporate/M&A

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Pinsent Masons

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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons' corporate practice offers a wide geographical spread of offices throughout the UK and a prominent international network. The firm acts for energy, financial services and technology clients on a range of regional and multi-jurisdictional corporate matters, including ECM work and fundraisings as well as M&A. The team's recent activity includes substantial matters in the oil and gas, energy and infrastructure sectors. It also has a strong focus on private M&A transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons acted as deal counsel for Ithaca Energy on its £754 million merger with Eni's UK upstream oil and gas business.

Strengths

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  • We always feel like we are their number one priority.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

  • The service was first class.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rosalie Chadwick
    Rosalie Chadwick

    Rosalie Chadwick

    Rosalie Chadwick advises clients on both domestic and international matters. Her practice covers a broad range of transactions, with a particular focus on the energy sector. She is also global head of the firm's oil and gas group.

    • Rosalie Chadwick is a standout partner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Rosalie is excellent and doing things nobody else is doing. You would describe her as the top corporate lawyer in Scotland.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • The way Rosalie supported us was very impressive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
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  • Alan Diamond
    Alan Diamond

    Alan Diamond

    Alan Diamond advises on corporate and commercial matters in the technology and infrastructure sectors. He acts on matters including acquisitions, capital markets transactions and joint ventures.

    • He provides excellent support with a strong commercial and practical focus. He is across every detail of a transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Alan is a fantastic and very sophisticated adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK

    • Alan is very good at the process and at driving deals to completion. He is always responsive during and between deals.

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  • Barry McCaig
    Barry McCaig

    Barry McCaig

    Barry McCaig is head of Pinsent Masons' Glasgow office and also leads the corporate group in Scotland. He advises on a range of transactional matters including sales and acquisitions.

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  • Graeme Stapleton
    Graeme Stapleton

    Graeme Stapleton

    Graeme Stapleton is noted for his expertise in transactional matters, including acquisitions and private equity.

    • He is good to deal with and leads transactions. He is someone to watch.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUK
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