Corporate/M&A: Scotland
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
Contact number
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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.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Ithaca Energy on its acquisition of Siccar Point Energy worth USD1.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons has good international reach so you can get a specialist in all sorts of jurisdictions."
"The breadth of knowledge within the firm is second to none; we can always access services for specialist advice. Even if we don't need it, it's reassuring to know that option was there."
"The team at Pinsents arevery reactive and available at the drop of a hat."
"Pinsent Masons has good international reach so you can get a specialist in all sorts of jurisdictions."
"The breadth of knowledge within the firm is second to none; we can always access services for specialist advice. Even if we don't need it, it's reassuring to know that option was there."
"The team at Pinsents arevery reactive and available at the drop of a hat."
Notable Practitioners
Rosalie Chadwick is a partner at Pinsent Masons based in its Glasgow office. She advises clients on both domestic and international matters. Her practice covers a broad range of transactions, with a particular focus on the energy sector. She is also global head of the firm's oil and gas group.
"What sets Rosalie apart is her deep industry knowledge, as well as her high level of both technical and market competence."
"Rosalie is excellent - she is known for doing big-ticket work."
"Rosalie is a standout in her team. She does great work in the renewables sector and is a very good lawyer."
Alan Diamond is an Edinburgh-based partner at Pinsent Masons. He advises on corporate and commercial matters in the technology and infrastructure sectors. He acts on matters including acquisitions, capital markets transactions and joint ventures.
"Alan Diamond is a good practitioner."
Barry McCaig is head of Pinsent Masons' Glasgow office and also leads the corporate group in Scotland. He advises on a range of transactional matters including sales and acquisitions.
"Barry is excellent to work with - the level of commitment and advice he provides is always exceptional."
"He's a brilliant lawyer."
Murray Jack is a corporate partner in Addleshaw Goddard's Glasgow office. He gains recognition for his M&A and private equity work. He advises a range of clients including both growth companies and large corporates.
"Murray is straightforward, effective and fair. He always delivers."
"He is always willing to help on any matters."