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Brodies LLP
Offering a market-leading corporate and commercial presence in Aberdeen, Brodies LLP advises private and public companies and institutions, high-net-worth individuals and third sector entities across a broad range of sectors including energy, technology, renewables and healthcare. Neil Burgess oversees the firm’s corporate offering throughout Scotland, while Douglas Crawford is a key contact and regularly handles acquisitions and sales, management buy-outs, equity release deals, and venture capital transactions. Tom Boulton-Jones brings specialist knowledge of the food and drink, real estate and manufacturing sectors, while Martin Ewan is highly experienced in complex private company M&A, disposals and restructurings. David Millar is particularly well regarded for oil and gas transactions, and senior associate Greg Costello’s practice focuses on the energy and technology sectors.
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‘The team have a real compelling drive to balance the risks of the contracts while bringing a strong foothold for the client, which is shown through many years of experience in dealing with these matters.’
- ‘Brodies is a modern law firm offering a collaborative practice with professionals from other industries.’
‘Martin Ewan offers a high level of creativity in dealing with the dynamics of the parties.’
- ‘Martin Ewan takes the time to understand not only the issues at hand, but what may play out, and offers sage advice as part of the solution.’
- ‘Brodies work is excellent and of the highest standard. They take the time to walk clients through Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), ensuring that they understand every aspect.’
- ‘The approachable human-face of law is really appreciated. They "get" business.’
- ‘Brodies offers expertise in the energy industry have made them an invaluable asset for clients.’
- ‘Tom Boulton-Jones is an excellent partner, with strong negotiating skills and always calm under pressure.’
Key clients
- Abu-Dhabi National Oil Company
- Three60 Energy Limited
- Indaver
- Swire Energy Services Limited
- Chardon Hotel Group
- Romar International
- Palisade Real Assets
- Balhousie Care Group
- John Lawrie Tubulars
- Aratellus Group
- Ramco Group
- ThinkAnalytics Limited
- Offshore Energies UK
- Maxwell Oil Tools Limited
- Rockrose Energy Limited
- Aquatera Group Limited
- Onboard Global Solutions Limited
- Clear Solutions Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in relation to the corporate structuring and governance of its subsidiary and joint venture company interests.
- Advised Three60 Energy Group on the acquisition of Fraser Energy Ventures Limited and BJRE (Holdings) Limited.
- Acted for the shareholder of Balhousie Care Group (owner and operator of 26 care facilities across Scotland) on the sale to Acalis Care.
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Brodies LLP
Tom provides advice on a wide range of corporate law matters, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, investments and reorganisations. He also has a wide range of experience in drafting and negotiating bespoke, specialised contracts. He has experience across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, food & drink and biosciences.
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Doug has over 25 years' experience in leading and negotiating Scottish, UK wide, and international corporate transactions. He is one of Scotland's most experienced and consistently highly rated corporate lawyers, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy out transactions, and private equity investments. Doug acts for corporate and individual buyers and sellers, for management teams, and for equity funding institutions in a wide range of corporate and private equity transactions, and is regarded by clients and his peers as one of the country's most commercial and effective corporate lawyers.
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Martin is an experienced corporate lawyer, having practised for over 21 years, dealing with all aspects of private company mergers, acquisitions, disposals and restructures. He assists clients to achieve their commercial objectives, providing strategic and contractual advice. Martin works mainly in the energy and technology sectors, advising many different types of companies from major listed energy companies to start-ups with high-growth potential. Martin has a growing involvement in cleantech opportunities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Burgess