Corporate/M&A: Scotland - UK
What the team is known for
Irwin Mitchell took over Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie in 2023. It advises clients from a diverse range of market sectors, with a focus on family business clients. The firm has additional activity in the technology sector, acting on a range of investment matters, with recent work on issues involving startups and spin-out companies. The team also provides advice to healthcare entities in respect of partnership and structuring matters.
Strengths
"They are very switched on commercially, offering us great insights on this front."
"They ensure that clients are always dealt with proactively and professionally. We never have to chase for updates."
"The team are very knowledgeable, always adding value to the deals that we're doing no matter how complex they are."
Work highlights
Irwin Mitchell acted for the shareholders of the Eastwood Pharmacy Group on the acquisition of another pharmacy.
Notable practitioners
Ken Long has a strong corporate practice operating primarily in the technology sector. He works with both startups and larger businesses on a wide range of transaction types. "Ken has an encyclopedic knowledge of corporate law in Scotland."
