Category Archive: Uncategorised


5 August 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for Whyte & Mackay in purchase of regional distribution hub

Shepherd and Wedderburn acted for the distiller and global whisky brand, Whyte & Mackay, in the purchase from Asda of a 127,000 square foot logistics facility at DC2, West Mains Industrial Estate, Grangemouth.  The deal, believed to be one of this year’s largest industrial transactions in east central Scotland, reflects the continued activity in the industrial market. 

21 July 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises Scottish Sea Farms in £35m salmon hatchery investment

Shepherd and Wedderburn acted for Scottish Sea Farms, one of Scotland’s leading salmon producers, in its recent acquisition of a development site for a new freshwater fish facility near Oban.

20 July 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn and PwC explore the impact of Brexit on the energy sector in joint webinar

In a joint webinar, experts from Shepherd and Wedderburn and PwC came together to discuss the far reaching implications of Brexit for the energy sector.

15 July 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn chalks up a third year of impressive growth

 Shepherd and Wedderburn announces third consecutive year of growth

1 July 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for Celtique Energie in sale of Weald Basin licence to UK Oil & Gas Investments

Shepherd and Wedderburn acted for Celtique Energie, a British-based oil and gas exploration company, in the sale of its subsidiary, Celtique Energie Weald, and its 50% interest in UK Weald basin Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence 234, to UK Oil & Gas Investments.

30 June 2016

Perfect timing from Shepherd and Wedderburn at Royal Highland Show

 Shepherd and Wedderburn couldn't have timed its rural event with greater precision. It took place the morning after the polls for the European referendum closed, resulting in a winning combination:  a great turnout, and an energised audience, poised to glean as much insight as possible on the unfolding Brexit story from the expert panel of speakers.

23 June 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises Cluff Natural Resources on acquisition of North Sea Licences

Shepherd and Wedderburn acted for Cluff Natural Resources, a natural resources investing company with gas assets in the Southern North Sea, in its acquisition of 5% participating interests in two offshore oil and gas licences from Verus Petroleum, with an option to increase its interests in those licences to 25% and to acquire a 25% interest in an additional licence in the Central North Sea.

23 June 2016

When polls close, votes counted, what next for Scotland’s rural businesses?

Shepherd and Wedderburn, together with accountancy firm, Greaves West & Ayre, will host a breakfast seminar at this year's Royal Highland Show, on Friday 24 June, the morning after the EU referendum. The ins and outs of the referendum results will be top of the agenda.

15 June 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn team take time to smell the roses

Green-fingered members of Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Private Client, Pensions and Employment teams, will swap their usual business attire for gardening gloves on Thursday, when they head to Waverley Care Milestone, a residential outreach and support centre for people living with HIV or Hepatitis C.

6 June 2016

The winners of Scotland’s food and drink Oscars

Shepherd and Wedderburn congratulates the winner of the 'Alcoholic Drink' category at this year's Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards.

6 June 2016

International Arbitration expert to speak at CDR Symposium

Jane Wessel, International Disputes Partner at UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn, will join a panel of eminent speakers at the CDR Summer Arbitration Symposium 2016

3 June 2016

What is on the horizon for Scotland’s food and drink operators?

Shepherd and Wedderburn partner and head of the firm's food and drink team, George Frier, will deliver a presentation on the proposed and potential legislation particularly of the Holyrood Government at the Scottish Food and Drink Federation's post-election food policy seminar.

30 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsors international dispute resolution seminar

Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsors international dispute resolution seminar in Vienna

30 May 2016

A hat-trick for Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Competition Team

Shepherd and Wedderburn has been shortlisted in The Lawyer Awards 2016 in the category of Competition Team of the Year.

25 May 2016

Back to school for Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyer

Kirsty Headden, solicitor at Shepherd and Wedderburn went back to her roots when she returned to her old school for an informal Q&A session with teachers and students.

23 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for TwoBigEars in sale to Facebook

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for Edinburgh-based developer, TwoBigEars in sale to Facebook.

23 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for Spero Oncology in sale to Veristat International

Leading UK law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn, has acted for Spero Oncology Ltd in its recent sale to Veristat International. 

20 May 2016

Countdown to Scotland’s Food and Drink Oscars

   The Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards almost here. Shepherd and Wedderburn is again the sponsor of the ‘Alcoholic Drink’ category at Scotland’s very own food and drink ‘Oscars’,

20 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints new corporate partner

Shepherd and Wedderburn, has announced the hire of corporate lawyer, Carl Powlson, who joins the corporate team of the firm’s London office.

18 May 2016

Businesses looking for next-steps plan in run up to EU referendum

Shepherd and Wedderburn drills down into the implications of a Brexit on individual business types and helps clients with next-steps action plans

13 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn joins London Legal Walk 2016

A team of nine Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyers and legal professionals will lace up their walking shoes to take part in this year’s London Legal Walk.

11 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn celebrates All-Energy success

Last week, more than 6,500 renewable energy professionals came together at All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy event, of which Shepherd and Wedderburn was the headline sponsor.

10 May 2016

Shepherd and Wedderburn support State School Lawyers initiative

Shepherd and Wedderburn are leading the way in a diversity project which highlights the enormous contribution state-educated lawyers make to the UK’s legal community.

2 May 2016

Counting down to All-Energy 2016

This week, it is anticipated that more than 8,000 industry professionals from over 50 countries will come together at All-Energy, the UK’s premier event for renewable energy and sustainable technology, which returns to Glasgow’s Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on 4-5 May.