Corporate/M&A: Scotland | Europe

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 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.

CMS 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.

Dentons 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.

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.

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.