Burness Named "Regional Law Firm of the Year - UK"
Premier Scottish law firm Burness has been singled out in the ACQ Country Awards 2009 as ‘Regional Law Firm of the Year - UK’. The firm’s corporate finance performance in a difficult global economy received special mention. The awards are judged by an independent industry panel.
Commenting on the award, Grant Stevenson, corporate finance partner said:
“We are delighted to have received this award. It is a particular acknowledgement of our top-flight corporate finance practice, which has been active in a string of significant transactions in a challenging market. An understanding of our clients, their businesses and their markets together with our commitment to really tailor our client relationships, we believe underpins our success.”
Recent corporate finance transaction highlights include:
- Acting for Bluegem Capital Partners in its proposed £17.3m investment in AIM listed Panmure Gordon
- Advising Standard Life on its £24.2m takeover of AIM listed Vebnet Plc
- Advising on the management buy-out of Jazz FM acting on behalf of a consortium of investors including Herald Ventures and Kinmont
- Advising Highland Spring in relation to its acquisition of Speyside Glenlivet Water Co
The firm’s corporate finance team is experienced in acquisitions and disposals, investments, restructurings, reorganisations, IPOs and compliance with strong credentials across the financial services, oil & gas, media and technology, food and drink, manufacturing, retail and hotel and leisure sectors.
Burness operates from offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh and is also specialist in banking, dispute resolution, employment, commercial property, construction and projects.
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