Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Danaher Corporation in the global reorganisation of its Environmental and Applied Sciences business and spin off to become Veralto Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has global perspectives and consolidates advice in a straightforward, pragmatic style with the business and end delivery as the focus points."
"They're always able to pull in the required resource, regardless of need and location."
"There's significant bandwidth across specialists areas."
"The team has global perspectives and consolidates advice in a straightforward, pragmatic style with the business and end delivery as the focus points."
"They're always able to pull in the required resource, regardless of need and location."
"There's significant bandwidth across specialists areas."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Rae is an Edinburgh-based partner at DLA Piper. He has an established M&A practice and advises a range of clients including local businesses and international corporates. He has a particular focus on the technology and energy sectors.
"Simon is my trusted advisor."
"Simon Rae's leadership is impeccable."
"Simon is outstanding counsel. He provides great client service. He's technically very strong and does an outstanding job of balancing commercial and legal considerations."