Aberdein Considine frequently represents financial services entities, sport clubs and energy corporations, and the team is led by Robert Holland. The practice offers employment support relating to M&A and the disposal of share capital. Holland is well known for advising on cross border matters in the media and healthcare sectors. Nicola Gray focuses on corporate support work and employee management.
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Testimonials
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- 'I have worked closely with Nicola Gray on a number of issues over the years and have found her to be very knowledgeable. She cuts through the legal jargon and puts the information into layman's terms.'
- 'I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nicola Gray to others requiring legal advice in the employment space.'
'Time is taken to fully understand the query and advice is mostly given immediately or where further clarification is needed I am updated in a timely manner.’
'The team understand the realities of running a business and therefore are able to tailor advice to the real world.'
'Karen Harvie stands out for us. We value Karen`s time, expertise & professionalism, no matter what we call with, Karen always has the answer or guides us through a process.'
'The team is multi-functional and people-oriented.'
'I have worked with Karen Harvie, who is very approachable and understands the points raised.'
- 'Every topic I have had dealings with the communication has been prompt and informative, and their guidance and flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-moving scenario were outstanding.'
- 'They were all outstanding, going above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable with the topics at hand. Anything we were not clear about, they explained without too much over-complicated legal jargon.'
- 'Aberdein Considine’s employment team stands out for being highly responsive, practical, and commercially grounded. They give advice that’s designed to work in real situations—not just what’s technically safe but what’s proportionate, deliverable, and fair.'
Key clients
- ANM Group Limited
- Air Control Entech Ltd
- Core-Asset Consulting Ltd
- DW Football Ltd
- KIKO Milano UK Limited
- Hollyrood PR and Abbeymount Media Ltd
- ITC Hydraulic Services Ltd
- Pier Group
- MacLeod & Jordan Consulting Engineers Ltd
- Swellfix UK Limited
Work highlights
Advising ANM Group Limited on the acquisition of entire issued share capital of Sweeney Kincaid.
Expansion of services through DW Football Ltd to Premier league and SPFL clubs, such as Celtic and Wolves, a portfolio of US women footballers and, a tie-up with a leading US agent regarding interest in the purchase of a Scottish football club.
Advised the shareholders of Roy Cowie LBS on the disposal of the entire issued share capital of the company.
Practice head
Robert Holland
Other key lawyers
Nicola Gray; Laurie Anderson; Karen Harvie