With offices in Aberdeen and Inverness, Stronachs LLP has a ‘professional’ team that demonstrates a ’remarkable level of detail’ on M&A and private equity transactions across a multitude of sectors, particularly healthcare, energy, and transport and logistics deals. Team head Ross Gardner generates a significant volume of work in Aberdeen and has recently presided over management buy-outs, majority shareholding disposals, equity investments, and joint venture transactions. Neil Forbes has close connections to engineering, construction, and energy services clients which rely on his expertise for large-scale deals, while Callum Armstrong, who was promoted to partner in June 2023, is noted for his depth of knowledge across various sectors.
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‘A fantastic team that pulled out all the stops to make things happen at the correct time. The entire team acted in a professional yet friendly manner and were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything was achieved in a short time frame yet to a remarkable level of detail. I would not hesitate to use Stronachs again and would, and have, recommend the use of their services to friends and colleagues.’
‘Callum Armstrong made himself available to help advise on matters regarding our M&A deal. He always took time to explain in layman's terms which helped me tremendously. A very knowledgeable individual, I have 100% confidence in his ability.’
‘It has been a pleasure to deal with Stronachs an a multitude of issues. Absolute professionals and make you feel extremely confident in their ability from the moment you bring an issue forward. The people are genuine, caring and trusted.’
‘Callum Armstrong is a consummate professional. Knowledgeable, approachable and always does exactly what he says he is going to do.'
Key clients
- Global Energy Group
- Envoy & Partners Limited
- Dingbro Limited
- Enquest PLC
- Cegal Limited
- Peterson (UK) Limited
- Omega Well Intervention Limited
- Sulmara Subsea International Limited
- Verlume Engineering Limited
- ESWL Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Ross-Shire Engineering Limited in relation to the Investment in the company.
- Acting for Verlume Ltd in relation to an equity investment.
- Acting for Global Energy Group Limited in relation to the sale of its majority interest in Global Energy (Engineering & Construction) Limited.
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Practice head
Ross Gardner
Other key lawyers
Neil Forbes; Callum Armstrong