Blackadders LLP

Business Services, Corporate and Commercial

Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial along with Head of Blackadders Business Group

Kirk is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading lawyers in the tech and video games sectors, Kirk specialises in mergers and acquisitions, investment rounds, commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data privacy.

His clients range from start-ups and established SMEs to multinationals and some of the country’s most prominent entrepreneurs.

Kirk is a strong advocate for legal tech and innovation, championing tools that enhance client experience and service delivery. With a diverse client base across technology, retail, healthcare, and the creative industries, he regularly advises on acquisitions and disposals, share buybacks, investment transactions, brand protection, and complex commercial agreements.
He is one of only two lawyers in Scotland to hold the prestigious Signet Accreditation in corporate law. A regular public speaker, Kirk has delivered seminars for organisations including ACCA and BioDundee.

Trained Blackadders LLP, qualified 2007, partner 2013. Blackadders LLP: Trainee Solicitor (2005-07); solicitor (2007-10); senior solicitor (2010-11); Associate Solicitor (2011-13); partner (2013 to date).

Signet Accredited in Corporate Law, Certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Data Protection, Key Lawyer – Legal 500.

Harris Academy, Dundee; University of Dundee (2004 LLB Hons First Class) (2005 Dip LP).