Blackadders LLP remains a strong force in Scottish M&A, with particular strength in employee ownership, tech and video game-related work. Advising across a range of sectors and deal types, the team also handles complex commercial work, including joint ventures, franchising, SaaS and supply agreements. Susan McFadyen, head of corporate and commercial at the firm, is active on M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and commercial agreements, while Suzi Low provides further corporate finance capabilities. Richard Wilson also comes recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their commerciality and ability to provide clear and concise advice stand out.’
- ‘Susan McFadyen is excellent. She is responsive, commercial and is able to explain things in a clear and concise way. She also knows what our key aims and objectives are and is able to anticipate our needs.’
- ‘The team are very efficient, customer friendly, and get the job done.’
- ‘We only worked on one deal, but it was a sizeable undertaking from our business’ perspective. In particular, it felt like they were very patient in explaining the processes to us - as relatively unsophisticated clients.'
- ‘I think Blackadders corporate/commercial are well placed in the market as they have a significant size, depth and range of expertise.’
- ‘My entire involvement was with partner Susan McFadyen who was a specialist in corporate and business matters. She was extremely professional and thorough with her contract negotiations with the other party and helped me to finalise a deal which helped to safeguard me in the future. I whole-heartedly recommend her and the practice and will be returning to her for any business matters.’
Key clients
- 4J Studios Limited
- The Insights Group Limited
- Dover Fueling Solutions UK Ltd
- RCI Europe
- Broker Insights Limited
- Waracle Limited
- A Proctor Group Limited
- Strathmore Foods Limited
- Wood Leisure Holiday Parks Limited
- Argo Real Estate Ltd
- MTC Media Ltd
- Scotland Food & Drink
Work highlights
Advised Intervention Group Limited on the sale of a majority of its share capital to an Employee Ownership Trust.
Acted in the sale of Q-Mass Limited to private equity-backed Clyde V Holdings Limited.
Acted in the cross-border sale of Hellenes Limited to National Oilwell Varco.
Practice head
Susan McFadyen
Other key lawyers
Suzi Low; Richard Wilson