UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individuals
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Thorntons offers a broad range of corporate advice, with particular expertise in handling transactions on behalf of high-growth companies. The firm is capable of handling employee ownership schemes and corporate restructuring along with M&A transactions. The team has a notable presence in the technology sector and also has niche expertise in matters involving dental practices.
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Thorntons acted for Geoff Brown in the sale of his majority stake in St Johnstone Football Club to a US buyer.
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Thorntons showed huge dedication and some extreme out-of-hours efforts.
Thorntons is a team of experienced, can-do professionals.
They provide a very rounded, knowledgeable and thorough service, and no stone is left unturned.
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Alistair Lang retains experience on commercial transactions, especially for SMEs. He leads Thorntons' ventures and innovations team and is frequently called upon to act on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Alistair is a very talented, experienced and articulate legal and business adviser.
Alistair plays his guiding partner role very well.
We thoroughly enjoy working with Alistair and have every confidence in the support provided by him and his team.
Chris Byrne is a partner in the corporate team at Thorntons and is based at the law firm's Dundee office. He is highlighted for his know-how on a range of corporate transactions, particularly within the energy and financial services spaces.
We value Chris's responsiveness and practical approach, and have always trusted his advice.
Chris is very good.
Chris is a great guy and is a very clever and straight individual.
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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