Corporate/M&A: Scotland

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. 

"Burges Salmon always provide a very strong level of support and guidance and are able to work through complex matters with ease. They are a trusted partner for us."

"We take great confidence in knowing that we can pick up the phone to Burges Salmon at any time and they will immediately work to support us. Their service levels and responsiveness are excellent."

"The team is well resourced, experienced and organised. They operate quickly and effectively, never holding up the transaction from our perspective."

Burges Salmon acted for the shareholders of C.P. Hart & Sons on the sale of a majority stake in the business to the Wolseley Group.

Danny Lee heads Burges Salmon's corporate practice in Scotland. He acts for clients in a range of sectors, including technology, life sciences and energy, on M&A transactions and private equity investments. "Danny is very calm, very knowledgeable and really good to work with. He's a good negotiator who can distil things down to key issues in transactions." "Danny is one of our most trusted advisers. For any legal matter he is our go-to individual, who will then put in place the relevant team to work with us."