Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP acts on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, with strong expertise in the technology, energy, real estate and professional services sectors. Group lead Colin Millar is well-positioned to act on both corporate transactions and commercial agreements. Ken Long stands out for his venture capital-focused practice, and Angus MacLeod for his commercial contract and franchising work. Stephen Grant and Emma Arcari also come recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I believe this practice offers clients a more personal service, which I appreciate. They are extremely knowledgeable in all services that they offer whilst taking account the client needs. Contact with the staff member required is excellent and consistent.’

  • ‘Emma Acari, Senior Associate and Rebecca Seaton, Solicitor were stand-out members of the company. They worked ceaselessly with me to solve the issues I had with terms and conditions. They were both very patient and explained everything to me in a way that I understood would work for my company. They were happy to offer advice and to show what would work for my company requirements and not just in a general sense. I appreciated the personal touch in my dealings with them, which I place high value on.'

  • 'Still feels very much like a local company even though the people with the best skills are based around Scotland.'

  • 'They are truly engaged with what we do as a business and understand our requirements. Come up with solutions that fit our needs best. Angus MacLeod was very approachable and very skilled on commercial work.'

  • 'This law firm stands out due to its exceptional combination of broad expertise and personalised service. Their ability to provide support across a wide range of areas, including general commercial and marketing matters, logistics support, privacy, anti-trust, and corporate issues, makes them highly versatile and invaluable to our business.'

  • 'This team and particularly Colin Millar, excels at managing multiple, diverse matters simultaneously, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in their work. Compared to other firms, their strengths lie in their responsiveness, practical advice, and the depth of their team’s capabilities, making them a standout option for businesses seeking comprehensive legal support.'

Key clients

  • Equity Gap Limited
  • Macfarlane Group plc
  • Tough Construction Limited
  • Shareholders of Milne Craig
  • Shareholders of Veracity UK Limited
  • Golden Charter
  • Ferry Smile Studios
  • Beam Suntory Group
  • Mackenzie Construction Limited
  • NWH Group Limited

Work highlights

Advised partners/shareholders of Milne Craig on sale to Azets.
Acted for Macfarlane Group Limited in its acquisition of Polyformes Limited.
Advised shareholders of Veracity UK Limited on sale to Longacre Group.

Practice head

Colin Millar

Other key lawyers

Ken Long; Angus MacLeod; Stephen Grant; Emma Arcari; Rebecca Seaton