TLT

Praised for its ‘strength in-depth’ and ’knowledge in its specialist sectors’, TLT has a wide offering that is particularly well geared to act on employee ownership transfers and transactions in the energy sector. The firm is also active on overseas investment deals into the Scottish real estate and infrastructure market, as well as M&A, private equity, and joint ventures in the accountancy, retail and manufacturing spaces. Helming the practice is Damien Bechelli, who is active on the full range of corporate and corporate finance matters as well as extensive venture capital work. Douglas Roberts – who joined the practice from Lindsays in February 2023 – ‘offers fantastic guidance’ to a broad roster of clients and is singled out for his expertise in employee ownership transactions. Kirsty Smith presides over domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity deals.

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Testimonials

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‘Very friendly and knowledgeable team in regard to their specialist sectors. They are very efficient at referring specific areas to other sector specialists of TLT where required to make the service provision seamless for the client. Always accessible and good at prioritising urgent work.’
‘TLT act as your business advisers, not just your solicitors. I have found that TLT are slick, efficient and offer a dynamic & fluid service; perfect for companies that are ever-evolving & growing - you need a solicitor firm that can adapt, anticipate change and help keep you ahead of any challenges.'
‘Douglas Roberts has been my solicitor for years. Douglas is my go to person for all my legal requirements. He's not only extremely approachable & proficient, he is trustworthy and offers fantastic guidance. He's always willing to give his opinion which is extremely refreshing - proactive, rather than reactive advice.’
‘The outstanding feature about this firm is its strength in depth. The senior partners have a number of colleagues who can pick up the strategic decisions made and implement them effectively. This provides a seamless and quick service with power delegated to competent juniors who have the ability, initiative and confidence to drives matters to a conclusion.’
‘The partner we work most closely is Damien Bechelli whose knowledge and experience we rely on before we make any important commercial decision.’
‘I've known Damien Bechelli for many years. Very honest and knowledgeable. Gives you a lot of confidence when closing deals and says exactly what has to be said even if its not what you want to know. One of the best lawyers I've worked with.'
‘A key strength of the team is the depth and access to a range of specialists, including property, employment, data, IP and tax, but without losing the personal relationship with a lead partner. This brings the best of both worlds to a transaction.’
‘Douglas Roberts is extremely knowledgeable about EOT transactions and is respected for his efficient management of the transaction. Clients appreciate his attention to detail and his ability to tailor the transaction to the needs of the client company.'

Key clients

Intelligent Land Investments Group PLC
Cinnamon Care Collection
The Scottish Grocers Federation
Abbey Group
McGill’s Bus Services Ltd
ILI Energy Storage plc
Fuel Juice Bars Group
Envevo Limited
Penny Petroleum UK
TSquared Group
Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited
Allstaff Solutions Limited
Renewco Power Limited
Eolas Architects Limited
Capital for Colleagues plc

Work highlights

Advised Scottish-based clean energy development company, ILI Energy Storage PLC (ILI), on the substantial corporate sale of the Red John Pumped Storage Hydro scheme to Statkraft.
Advised Eolas Architects Limited on all legal aspects of the creation of the trust, then the sale of all the shares to the employee ownership trust, including advice on the future governance of the business.
Advised the shareholders of a leading UK independent provider of software for solicitors on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Insight Legal Software Ltd.