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Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow

DWF

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Private equity deals remain the cornerstone of the corporate and commercial practice at DWF, with a seasoned team catering to a diverse client list comprising specialised investors, asset managers, and investment and national development banks. Notable sectors of focus encompass the technology, consumer goods, sports, and financial services industries. Paul Pignatelli acts on M&A and private equity transactions and maintains close contact with a number of premium domestic sporting bodies. Gary MacDonald is an active presence across the firm’s key sectors, and Gemma Gallagher is the chief contact for asset managers. Graham Tait and Siobhan McKenna handle M&A, PE, capital markets and joint venture deals, and Hope Donnachie is a crucial supporting presence across a broad array of client instructions. Jonathan Kirkwood has added further energy-focused M&A expertise since joining from Pinsent Masons LLP in January 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team members we work with are Paul Pignatelli, Graham Tait and Hope Donnachie. The combination of these three individuals on a deal is very effective which means that we consistently receive a top-quality service. Response times to emails/calls are very quick and they are always happy to make themselves available to us - they are prepared to go the extra mile.'

  • ‘Of all the lawyers we instruct, Graham Tait provides the best overall service. His rapid response to emails/calls ensures that we feel that he is always in control of all moving parts. His legal expertise and deep knowledge of the market gives us confidence that we are being given the best advice and that he is 'going in to bat' for us. He works very efficiently, turning documents quickly, and delivers his work well within agreed timescales.'

Key clients

  • Mowi Scotland Limited
  • Scottish National Investment Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised Express Bidco Limited on its significant investment into Edwin James Group.
  • Advised Mowi Scotland Limited on the acquisition of Dawnfresh Farming Limited.