Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A: Scotland | Europe

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The below Corporate/M&A: Scotland rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in UK. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

  1. CMS
    CMS 14 Years Ranked
  2. Dickson Minto WS
  3. Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
3

  1. Dentons
    Dentons 14 Years Ranked
  2. BTO Solicitors LLP
  3. Harper Macleod LLP
  4. Morton Fraser MacRoberts
4

  1. DLA Piper Scotland LLP
    DLA Piper Scotland LLP 10 Years Ranked
  2. Shoosmiths LLP 3 Years Ranked
  3. Aberdein Considine
  4. Anderson Strathern
  5. Blackadders LLP
  6. Blackwood Partners
  7. Burges Salmon LLP
  8. DWF
  9. TLT LLP
5

  1. Bellwether Green Limited
  2. Davidson Chalmers Stewart
  3. Ledingham Chalmers LLP
  4. Lindsays
  5. MBM Commercial LLP
  6. Stronachs LLP
  7. Thorntons Law LLP
  8. Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    1
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    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 law 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. Pinsent Masons LLP
    1
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    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 clients on a range of regional and multi-jurisdictional corporate matters, including ECM work and fundraisings 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 private M&A transactions.

  3. Brodies LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Burness Paull
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. CMS
    2
    CMS
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    CMS houses a team of experts offering expertise in the full range of corporate matters, with notable cross-border capabilities and an enviable global network of offices. Its clients include private equity houses and large public corporations, with strong sector expertise in the funds and energy fields. The team is involved in significant matters spanning multiple European and global jurisdictions.

  2. Dickson Minto WS
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Dentons
    3
    Dentons
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Dentons acts for several national and international corporates from sectors including energy, financial services, and food and drink. It 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.

  2. BTO Solicitors LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Harper Macleod LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. DLA Piper Scotland LLP
    4
    DLA Piper Scotland LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. 4
    Shoosmiths LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Shoosmiths' corporate team 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.

  3. Aberdein Considine
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  4. Anderson Strathern
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Blackadders LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  6. Blackwood Partners
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  7. Burges Salmon LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  8. DWF
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
  9. TLT LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Bellwether Green Limited
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  2. Davidson Chalmers Stewart
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  3. Ledingham Chalmers LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  4. Lindsays
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  5. MBM Commercial LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  6. Stronachs LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  7. Thorntons Law LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5
  8. Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Scotland
    2026 | Band 5