The ‘extremely knowledgeable and experienced team’ at Blackwood Partners LLP fields a client list featuring overseas private equity funds, renewable and energy transition players, and infrastructure and logistics multinationals on a range of acquisition and equity investments. The firm has also been instructed on a number of group restructurings for international energy services groups. Operating out of Aberdeen, managing partner and team lead Alastair Wyper is a key adviser to energy services clients, overseeing M&A, joint ventures, and private equity deals. Judith Quinn and Ross Fair are equally proficient across the board and especially well-regarded for handling international transactions. Lewis Millar is also a key name to note.
Testimonials
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‘Extremely knowledgeable and experienced team, which adopts a pragmatic approach to deal execution.’
‘Partners Alastair Wyper and Ross Fair, who often work together on larger deals, bringing complimentary qualities.’
Key clients
- Front Row
- Stats (UK) Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for the sellers of STATS (UK) Ltd (including Business Growth Funds (BGF)) in respect of the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to Mitsui.
- Acting for the buyer in connection with the acquisition of Global Energy Limited, including on both the acquisition and equity investment in a Newco alongside management.