Emma Barclay
BTO Solicitors LLPBTO Solicitors LLP demonstrates notable activity across M&A, PE issues, management buyouts, fund raisings, and capital markets work, as well as handling a solid volume of Employee Ownership Trusts mandates. Energy and property developers form a core component of the firm’s varied client roster, and the group has seen a notable uptick in inbound and outbound cross-border instructions. Scott Wyper leads the group and is noted for his engagement with M&A, investments, joint ventures and shareholder exits, especially within the renewables space. Jeremy Glen possesses similar experience working for shareholders and also has corporate restructuring expertise. Emma Barclay is highly valued by corporates, investors and funders due to her balanced corporate, commercial and financing practice. Michael Cox and Hilary Malone take supporting roles across an array of matters.
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Key clients
- Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Limited
- Scottish Hydro Investment Limited
- Hallam Land
- Peter Vardy Group
- Scott Group Limited
- Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
- CRF Hydro Power Limited
- Scottish Football Association
- Angus Dundee Distillers plc
- Allied Vehicles Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for the shareholders of Retek UK Limited on the sale of the company to a private equity backed Dutch buyer.
- Acted for Enhance Holdings Limited in relation to the acquisition of Ayrshire Care Homes Limited and related property transactions so that four care homes and the associated businesses were acquired simultaneously.
- Acted for the shareholders of Hydro (Services) Seamill on the sale of the company, which owns and operates a hotel and wedding venue, to a well-established local competitor.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Wyper