Shepherd and Wedderburn is trusted by a diverse client base, from blue-chip multinationals to fast-growth start-ups and financial sponsors. Known for its sectoral depth, the firm is highly active in energy, technology, life sciences, and food and drink mandates, regularly advising on buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as joint ventures and restructurings. Tom Swan leads the team and combines extensive M&A expertise with strong capital markets capabilities. George Frier has a wealth of experience in the food and drink sector, while Stephen Trombala is a key figure for energy and tech-related deals. John Morrison, another name for energy expertise, often works closely with start-ups on a range of corporate matters.
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Key clients
- S2G Ventures
- Scottish National Investment Bank
- Baywa r.e. UK (Developments) Limited
- NorthConnect
- Cierco Limited
- Virgin Money
- Serene Health Ltd
- Deltic Energy plc
- AdinMo Limited
- Hyble Technology Limited
Work highlights
Acted for S2G Ventures on the series C financing of Intelligent Growth Solutions.
Advising the Scottish National Investment Bank, and other investors on their convertible loan note financing of Orbital Express Launch Limited.
Acted as sole legal adviser to NorthConnect KS in connection with the sale of the entire issued share capital of NorthConnect Limited.
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John Morrison
Tom Swan
Practice head
Tom Swan
Other key lawyers
George Frier; Stephen Trombala; John Morrison