Corporate/M&A | UK

Brodies is a leading Scottish practice acting for clients including public and private companies and large owner-managed businesses on the full gamut of corporate and private equity transactions. The firm offers sector expertise in the financial services, manufacturing and energy industries, among others. The team is able to provide depth of experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, with recent activity involving England, Europe, Asia and North America.

Burness Paull has a pre-eminent corporate presence across Scotland acting for national and international clients on a wide range of corporate and private equity transactional matters, with a notable sector specialism in technology and financial services. The firm is experienced in acting on deals involving companies of all sizes, from large plcs to owner-managed businesses. The team is often involved in complex transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements, such as significant equity capital markets work.

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 sector clients on a range of regional and multi-jurisdictional corporate matters including ECM work and fund-raisings 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 mid-market private M&A transactions.

Addleshaw Goddard acts for clients from sectors such as food and drink, technology, energy and life sciences, among others, on a range of national and international transactions. The firm offers expertise in the full range of corporate services including M&A, restructuring and private equity work. The team assists entities of all sizes, from large plcs to entrepreneur-owned growth companies. It provides additional expertise in corporate real estate matters.

Dentons acts for several national and international corporates from sectors including financial services, food and drink, and energy. The firm is able to draw on an international network to provide a broad and full service to domestic and international corporate clients. The team has an additional focus on transactions arising in the life science and technology sectors. It continues to handle significant cross-border deals, with work involving entities across Europe and the USA.

DLA Piper focuses on M&A and private equity-related cross-border transactions, with further expertise in joint ventures and venture capital investment matters. The firm offers a broad international network of offices as well as a healthy Scotland presence to provide strength and depth for a range of corporate clients. The team demonstrates expertise across a broad range of sectors including technology and energy.

Harper Macleod has expertise in acting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, private clients and early-stage investment companies. The firm demonstrates experience in cross-border corporate transactions, acting for both overseas investors and Scottish businesses seeking investment. The team is active across a wide range of sectors on the full suite of transactions including M&A, MBOs, joint ventures and demergers. It provides specialist expertise in alternative financing, particularly equity crowdfunding, for high-growth companies.

In November 2023 Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged to form Morton Fraser MacRoberts. The established corporate practice acts for SMEs and entrepreneurial clients on M&A, disposals, restructuring and fundings. 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.

Blackadders advises on a broad spectrum of matters including M&A, investment transactions and employee ownership transitions. The firm has a strong practice in healthcare and technology sector deals, as well as advising clients in the food and drink industry.

BTO Solicitors acts for SMEs from a wide range of industries on corporate transactions and reorganisation matters. The firm has notable expertise in the renewables, licensing and leisure sectors, among others, advising a number of overseas and UK clients. The team demonstrates expertise across different departments to provide clients with fully rounded advice on corporate matters. It has additional experience in handling corporate disputes involving directors and shareholders.

Burges Salmon boasts a growing presence in the Scottish market with a strong team of corporate practitioners. The firm handles complex transactions, including M&A and private equity deals, for clients in sectors such as financial services, energy and technology. The team also provides advice on cross-border UK deals as well as matters involving European and US jurisdictions.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart handles the full spectrum of corporate services, including M&A work and restructuring. The firm demonstrates in-depth expertise in various industry sectors, notably healthcare, renewables and real estate. The team offers experience in cross-border deals and regularly acts for multinational corporations on international transactions. It has noted abilities for general partnership and family-owned business expertise.

Irwin Mitchell took over Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie in 2023. It advises clients from a diverse range of market sectors, with a focus on family business clients. The firm has additional activity in the technology sector, acting on a range of investment matters, with recent work on issues involving startups and spin-out companies. The team also provides advice to healthcare entities in respect of partnership and structuring matters.

Aberdein Considine is highlighted for its expertise in a range of corporate transactions including corporate restructurings, dispositions and acquisitions. The firm has notable expertise in the energy and healthcare sectors.

Lindsays offers advice across a range of corporate law, with core strengths in M&A and private equity work. It particularly demonstrates aptitude in the technology, professional services and healthcare sectors.

Shoosmiths' corporate team advises a broad range of clients on corporate deals. It has notable expertise in joint ventures and investment transactions, including venture capital and private equity. It also has recognised credentials in the technology and healthcare spaces.