Shepherd and Wedderburn regularly advises on high-value transactions for clients ranging from multinationals to start-ups. The group is active across key sectors including the energy, tech and food and drink industries, and continues to grow its Aberdeen office. Keir Willox spearheads the practice and has a broad corporate and commercial practice that spans M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and contract negotiations.
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Key clients

  • NorthConnect KS
  • Deltic Energy plc
  • University of Aberdeen
  • HZPC-UK Limited
  • Speyside Scaffolding Limited

Work highlights

Acted as sole legal adviser to NorthConnect KS in connection with the sale of the entire issued share capital of NorthConnect Limited.
Acted as sole legal adviser to Deltic Energy plc in connection with the farm-out of a 25% stake in the Selene prospect (offshore UK) to Dana Petroleum.

Practice head

Keir Willox