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London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brussels, Aberdeen

Michael Livingston

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Corporate.

Position

Partner specialising in all aspects of corporate and commercial, financial services and non-contentious life and general insurance. Advised Prudential on the acquisition of Royal London’s annuity book, Mellon on the acquisition of Walter Scott & Partners and Lloyds on its merger with HBoS.

Career

Articled Paterson Robertson & Graham; qualified 1981; worked with Noble Grossart Ltd 1983-84, Edinburgh Financial Trust Ltd 1984-90, Lilley Plc 1990-92; Maclay Murray & Spens, 1992; partner 1995.

Education

The High School of Glasgow; Strathclyde University (1979 LLB 1st class Hons, 1981 LLM).

Leisure

Golf.

Practice Areas

Corporate and commercial; Financial services; Insurance (non-contentious)

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