Brodies LLP‘s corporate and commercial team in Aberdeen is renowned for handling complex UK and international deals across a variety of sectors, including the energy, technology, and real estate spaces. The team’s strong reputation is backed by its expertise in high-value transactions, offering clients exceptional legal support in both corporate and commercial matters. Neil Burgess heads the team from Glasgow. Tom Boulton-Jones has a broad corporate practice and is regularly instructed by clients across a multitude of sectors. Martin Ewan is chiefly recognised for his energy work, both renewables and oil and gas, while David Millar underpins M&A expertise with skill in commercial contracts. Douglas Crawford has a prolific track record in significant buyout deals, while Greg Costello continues to be a crucial supporting presence across the full range of practice matters.

CMS‘ corporate team advises private equity houses, corporates and founders on M&A, joint ventures and investments across the energy, TMT, real estate and financial services sectors. The team regularly leads on complex, high-value transactions and has notable experience in both public and private company work. Jack Letson leads the team from Glasgow. Frank Fowlie is praised as an ‘incredibly experienced and sharp corporate lawyer with deep experience in oil and gas transactions’. Craig Wilson offers additional energy sector capabilities, acting for a broad roster of developers and investors, while Norman Wisely focuses predominantly on oil and gas M&A, with regular instructions from majors and IOCs. Kyle Allen also comes recommended.

Addleshaw Goddard advises on complex cross-border oil and gas M&A, private equity deals, and major renewables investments. The practice also fields a market-leading data protection and technology offering, with clients spanning FTSE 100 companies, PE houses, and international corporates across the energy, retail, and consumer sectors. David McEwing and Ross McKenzie co-lead the team, with McEwing recognised for his expertise in M&A and private equity transactions within the oil and gas sector, and McKenzie focusing on commercial contracts, IP, IT, and data protection matters. Fiona Kindness regularly advises a range of operators, contractors, and oilfield services providers on corporate transactions, while Michaela Watts and Kyle Sinclair provide support across Scottish, UK, and international deals.

As an Aberdeen-based boutique that ‘has a superb set of skills that compliments each different work area‘, Blackwood Partners LLP focuses on M&A, private equity, and banking matters, particularly within the energy services sector. The team is recognised for its cross-border expertise and strong client relationships, regularly advising on high-value transactions. Team head Alastair Wyper draws on extensive experience advising early-stage and established corporates on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. Judith Quinn has been particularly active on complex acquisitions and disposals, especially within the energy services and technology sectors, while Ross Fair, another key contact for energy-related mandates, also handles significant domestic real estate and infrastructure deals. Lewis Millar also comes recommended.

Burness Paull LLP advises a broad client base on acquisitions, disposals, investments and MBOs, with a particular focus on the energy sector. It is active across both oil and gas and energy transition projects, including offshore wind, CCUS and hydrogen issues, and also acts for clients in the technology, life sciences, food and drink, and hospitality industries. Helen Dickson leads the practice and is highly active on M&A and private equity transactions in the energy transition space, and is also regularly instructed on Employee Ownership Trust matters. Fellow co-head Alasdair Freeman advises a broad client base on M&A, with a growing portfolio of complex cross-border deals involving large multinationals. Jennifer Rae and Andrew Lyndon both maintain practices spanning renewables and traditional oil and gas work.

Harper Macleod LLP‘s corporate team advises on M&A, equity investments and other corporate transactions for a wide range of clients, including large national and international groups, high-growth companies and owner-managed businesses. The team is known for handling cross-border matters and for its multidisciplinary, sector-led approach, particularly in the energy and natural capital, infrastructure, marine economy and healthcare spaces. Team head Christopher Kerr, who ‘has excellent knowledge and will go the extra mile to get a task done’, is active on M&A, joint ventures, private equity deals, and restructurings. Craig McKerracher is routinely instructed by a wide range of SMEs and spearheads the firm’s healthcare offering. Stephen Chan and Amy Mackenzie provide further support.

Pinsent Masons LLP's corporate team advises on complex, high-value transactions across the energy sector, including upstream oil and gas, renewables, and energy services issues. The team has a strong track record in M&A, joint ventures, and financings, with experience acting for supermajors, independents, and energy transition investors. Brian Thumath leads the group and is the key relationship partner to some of the firm’s most consequential clients, overseeing a wide range of business and asset acquisitions and disposals. Co-head Bruce McLeod is a go-to adviser for domestic and multi-jurisdictional oil and gas matters, frequently working with international colleagues on major M&A and private equity deals. Shirley Allen combines deep oil and gas M&A expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape, while Rachel Warner is highly experienced in handling upstream and offshore M&A transactions. Heather Hutcheon also comes recommended.

Utilising offices in Aberdeen and Inverness, Stronachs LLP advises on M&A, private equity and corporate transactions across sectors including the energy, transport, technology and food and drink industries. The practice is recognised for its extensive roster of owner-managed businesses and management team clients, advising on both acquisitions and exits. Team head Ross Gardner is well-versed in private equity M&A and management buyouts across different industries, while Neil Forbes leverages over twenty five years of experience to advise on transactions across the entire business lifecycle. Callum Armstrong regularly takes the lead on complex M&A and provides wider corporate finance capabilities.

Praised for ‘providing expert counsel in corporate and commercial law with a strategic, business-first approach’, Aberdein Considine focuses on M&A, exit strategies, management buyouts and equity fundraises for clients across the energy, financial services, healthcare and food and drink sectors. Ritchie Whyte leads the team and has significant experience overseeing buy-side and sell-side domestic and cross-border M&A. Rod Hutchison is noted for his commercial contract and corporate governance work alongside his skill in M&A. Danny Anderson stands out for ‘his in-depth legal knowledge and his ability to deliver clear, practical advice’.

Blackadders LLP remains a strong force in Scottish M&A, with particular strength in employee ownership, tech and video game-related work. Advising across a range of sectors and deal types, the team also handles complex commercial work including joint ventures, and franchising, SaaS and supply agreements. Team head Kirk Dailly is a leading name in Scotland’s video game sector, working with established corporates, early stage ventures, and entrepreneurs. Campbell Clark has a strong track record on EOT transactions. Susan McFadyen is active on M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and commercial agreements, while Suzi Low provides further corporate finance capabilities. Richard Wilson and Bethany Buchanan-Webster also come recommended.

Ledingham Chalmers LLP fields a strong Aberdeen-based corporate practice, which advises oil and gas service clients on cross-border contracts, decommissioning issues, and energy transition matters. The team is also active in the Highlands, particularly in renewables work and key regional industries including the aquaculture, tourism, and health sciences spaces. Team head Peter Murray‘s practice predominantly focuses on M&A in the energy sector, while Andrew Stott, whose practice includes complex corporate finance work, handles a variety of equity investment and loan funding instructions. Jody Mitchell is active across M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and commercial contracts.

Shepherd and Wedderburn regularly advises on high-value transactions for clients ranging from multinationals to start-ups. The group is active across key sectors including the energy, tech and food and drink industries, and continues to grow its Aberdeen office. Keir Willox spearheads the practice and has a broad corporate and commercial practice that spans M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and contract negotiations.

Thorntons Law LLP advises on a steady stream of M&A transactions alongside a growing volume of investment work, employee ownership transitions, and healthcare sector deals. The team’s investor-side client base and start-up credentials also continue to strengthen. Team head Chris Allan is active on deals across a variety of sectors, including the sports, financial services and retail spaces. Chris Byrne has an extensive transactional background, with experience across both buy-side and sell-side M&A and private equity mandates. Based in St Andrews, Alistair Lang focuses on early-stage and venture capital work, while Michael Royden is a key driver behind the firm’s healthcare offering. Kim Campbell advises on corporate and commercial transactions for a broad client base that includes multinationals, SMEs, and financial institutions.