Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP 13 Years Ranked
- CMS 14 Years Ranked
- Dickson Minto WS
- Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Blackadders LLP 4 Years Ranked
- BTO Solicitors LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Burges Salmon LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Davidson Chalmers Stewart 9 Years Ranked
- Shoosmiths LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Anderson Strathern
- DWF
- MBM Commercial LLP
- Stronachs LLP
- TLT LLP
Band 5
- Aberdein Considine 2 Years Ranked
- Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Bellwether Green Limited
- Ledingham Chalmers LLP
- Lindsays
- Thorntons Law LLP
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- David Davidson Burness Paull20 Years Ranked
- Douglas Crawford Brodies LLP16 Years Ranked
- Mark Ellis Burness Paull14 Years Ranked
- Rosalie Chadwick Pinsent Masons LLP13 Years Ranked
- Simon Rae DLA Piper Scotland LLP17 Years Ranked
- Ewan GilchristDickson Minto WS
- Stephen TrombalaShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Band 2
- Andrew Ley Addleshaw Goddard LLP15 Years Ranked
- Barry McCaig Pinsent Masons LLP17 Years Ranked
- Brian Moore Dentons12 Years Ranked
- Christopher Gotts Burness Paull11 Years Ranked
- Danny Lee Burges Salmon LLP13 Years Ranked
- Frank Fowlie CMS13 Years Ranked
- Grant Stevenson Burness Paull20 Years Ranked
- Helen Gillies CMS11 Years Ranked
- Neil Burgess Brodies LLP18 Years Ranked
- Robert Burns Burness Paull17 Years Ranked
- William McIntosh Brodies LLP15 Years Ranked
- Alastair WyperBlackwood Partners
- Paul PignatelliDWF
Band 3
- Alan Diamond Pinsent Masons LLP11 Years Ranked
- Alan Kelly Morton Fraser MacRoberts16 Years Ranked
- Alison Gilson Shoosmiths LLP2 Years Ranked
- Anna Brown Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Craig Stirling Davidson Chalmers Stewart11 Years Ranked
- David McEwing Addleshaw Goddard LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jack Letson CMS8 Years Ranked
- Murray Jack Addleshaw Goddard LLP6 Years Ranked
- Paula Skinner Harper Macleod LLP11 Years Ranked
- Ritchie Whyte Aberdein Considine3 Years Ranked
- Shuna Stirling Brodies LLP12 Years Ranked
- Bruce FarquharAnderson Strathern
- Damien BechelliTLT LLP
- George FrierShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Stuart HendryMBM Commercial LLP
Band 4
- Alasdair C Freeman Burness Paull12 Years Ranked
- Campbell Clark Blackadders LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Horne Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Derek Stroud Brodies LLP16 Years Ranked
- Donald Munro Harper Macleod LLP17 Years Ranked
- Iain Sutherland Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Glen BTO Solicitors LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jo Nisbet Harper Macleod LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ken Long Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kevin Devanny Pinsent Masons LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kirk Dailly Blackadders LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Kelly Morton Fraser MacRoberts2 Years Ranked
- Paul Scullion Burness Paull5 Years Ranked
- Scott Wyper BTO Solicitors LLP2 Years Ranked
- Alistair LangThorntons Law LLP
- April BinghamBellwether Green Limited
- Chris ByrneThorntons Law LLP
- David WoodLindsays
- Douglas RobertsTLT LLP
- Euan TrippAnderson Strathern
- Gary MacDonaldDWF
- John MorrisonShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Judith QuinnBlackwood Partners
- Neil ForbesStronachs LLP
- Tom SwanShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Graeme Stapleton Pinsent Masons LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ewan ReganAnderson Strathern
- Stephanie FarrellBellwether Green Limited
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedBrodies 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 the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.1 Burness PaullCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedBurness 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.1 Pinsent Masons LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedPinsent 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.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard acts for clients from sectors such as energy, food and drink, technology 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.2 CMSCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedCMS houses a team of experts offering strength in the full range of corporate matters, with notable cross-border capabilities and an enviable global network of offices. Its clients include a number of private equity houses and large corporations, with strong sector expertise in the funds and energy fields. The team is continually involved in significant matters spanning multiple European and global jurisdictions.
Band 3
3 DentonsCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedDentons acts for several national and international corporates from sectors including energy, financial services, and food and drink. 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 construction and engineering sectors. It continues to handle significant cross-border deals, with work involving entities across Europe, Asia and the USA.3 DLA Piper Scotland LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedDLA 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.3 Harper Macleod LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedHarper Macleod has expertise in acting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, as well as high-profile M&A involving large and listed businesses. 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.3 Morton Fraser MacRobertsCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedMorton 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.
Band 4
4 Blackadders LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBlackadders advises on a broad spectrum of matters including M&A, investment transactions and employee ownership transitions. The firm has a strong practice in healthcare, technology and food and drink sector deals, as well as a particular specialism in the video games sector.4 BTO Solicitors LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBTO 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.4 Burges Salmon LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBurges 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 jurisdictions.4 Davidson Chalmers StewartCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedDavidson 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.4 Shoosmiths LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedShoosmiths' 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.
Band 5
5 Aberdein ConsidineCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAberdein 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, healthcare and financial services sectors.5 Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedWright, Johnston & Mackenzie 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.