TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Leveraging its deep bench of seasoned advisers, Addleshaw Goddard delivers M&A, private equity, and capital markets expertise across sectors including the life sciences, energy, and technology spaces. The team combines its on-the-ground expertise with the firm’s substantial international network to execute high‑value, complex transactions for multinationals, PE sponsors, and public bodies. David Anderson leads the team and is highly regarded for his skill in tech and fintech deals. Murray Jack is active on cross-border PE transactions and is noted for his work in the life sciences space, while Anna Brown combines extensive M&A experience with strong capital markets expertise. Derek McCombe has recently been active on major company disposals, and David Kirchin continues to lead the firm’s corporate offering globally. Andrew Ley, Laura Falls, Kevin Beattie and Sarah Dick also come recommended.
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Work Department
Corporate and Commercial / Technology
Position
David is a corporate and commercial lawyer based in the firm’s Edinburgh office. David is recognised in the Scottish legal market as a go-to corporate lawyer in the digital / technology sectors. David is immersed in the technology (particularly fintech) world both locally in Scotland and across the UK. His practice advises established digital businesses such as FNZ, up and coming or fast growing technology businesses, investors into digital and fintech businesses and blue chip financial services organisations investing into digital businesses or the procurement of their technology.
Career
Trained HBJ Gateley; qualified 2006; solicitor HBJ Gateley 2006-10, senior solicitor 2010-11, associate 2011-13, (legal advisor Topaz Energy and Marine 2011-12), senior associate 2013-14, partner 2014 to 2017. Partner Addleshaw Goddard 2017 - date. Director: HBJG Secretarial Ltd, HBJG Ltd.
Memberships
Law Society of Scotland; Notary Public; RYA.
Education
Monifieth High School, Angus; University of Aberdeen (2003 LLB Hons; 2004 Diploma in Legal Practice); Université François Rabelais de Tours, France (2003 Diploma in International Finance and Trade Laws).
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard are fantastic legal advisers with very strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of our industry sector.'
'They actively look to build positive relationships with all parties involved in deals which helps facilitate the highly efficient delivery of transactions.’
‘Laura Falls is an exceptional partner - very strong commercially and works fantastically well with all parties involved in deals which facilitates the highly efficient delivery of transactions. Sarah Dick is a fantastic associate - provides great support throughout transactions and is tremendous at client delivery. ’
‘Anna Brown executes flawless legal advice, delivered with a calming demeanour – a real joy to work with, always available, quick turnaround times, offering seamless navigation through complex, fast moving legal issues. Always delivered to impeccable standards, on time and within budget.’
‘We have worked with AG for a number of years on various M&A and PE projects. They continue to rank very highly in terms of partner engagement, excellent quality and commerciality.'
'They have a very strong team at all levels across Glasgow and Edinburgh.’
‘Murray Jack and Derek McCombe undertake the majority of our work. Each is excellent technically and also highly commercially aware.’
'AG Corporate team provide succinct and practical advice based on the commercial realities of the business. This makes the team a valued advisor to the company.'
'It is the core commerciality of approach and an inherent understanding of what my business needs that stands them apart. They have are an effective extension of my own team and their input is simply invaluable.'
'Murray Jack and Derek McCombe - excellent technically and also highly commercially aware.'
Key clients
- FNZ Castle Water Create Future Brickability Group plc Panoramic Growth Equity Maven Capital Partners Foresight Group Care Concern Group TC BioPharm Scottish Enterprise AAB The Shareholders of Campbell's Prime Meat Holding Company Limited Hillhouse Quarry Group Limited The Shareholders of Traveltek Group Holdings Limited Viasat Inc The Shareholders of Qualasept Holdings Limited Phlo Technologies Limited Par Fund Management Limited and Par Equity SEP VI LP Coesia S.p.A Motive Bidco Limited BGF Meadowland Ventures The Shareholders of Totally Natural Pet Products Freightliner Limited Eastern Western Motor Group Limited genedrive plc UK Agri Tech Centre Limited YFM Equity Partners Ramsdens Holdings plc GENinCode plc Frontier IP Group plc Nevis Capital Orkla ASA CatSci Currie European
Work highlights
Advising AAB, backed by August Equity, on its strategic growth through three acquisitions - two wealth businesses in Scotland and an accountancy firm that provides AAB with a gateway into the north‑west of England.