LAWYER PROFILE

Derek Stroud

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Scotland

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Brodies LLP

UK

Career

Derek is a partner in the corporate group. He has over 25 years' experience in corporate transactions, including cross-border transactions. This covers: mergers and acquisitions; disposals; acting for companies in receipt of private equity; acting for private equity investors; joint ventures; group re-organisation and corporate governance.

He has a strong focus in both renewable energy and the oil service sector. Derek has advised clients (both utilities and investors) on numerous acquisitions and disposals of both operating windfarms and windfarm development projects. He has advised many international oil service sector companies on acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Derek has also advised Strathclyde Pension Fund on a multitude of private equity, renewable and infrastructure investments with a total commitment value in excess of £1.5 bn.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Derek Stroud has significant corporate expertise, particularly in the renewable energy and oil sectors. He advises on M&A deals and disposals, notably handling transactions with an international element.

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Strengths

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Derek always provides us with an excellent service. He shows good understanding and knowledge, and is able to work to deadlines and provide successful outcomes.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Derek is very good.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession