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18 July 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn opens office in the Republic of Ireland

The office, in the heart of Dublin’s business district, will allow the firm’s lawyers to continue to support clients with their European legal requirements - including European intellectual property and competition matters - when the UK leaves the EU. 

10 July 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn advise Gatehouse Bank in multi-million pound Shariah-compliant deal

Cross-practice team advised Gatehouse on its acquisiton of The Mint office building in Leeds on behalf of investors. 

8 July 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn posts record financial results in its 250th year

Revenues for the year totalled £55.7 million, up from £53.5 million in 2017/18, and profits before partner distributions rose to £22.8 million, up from £22 million over the same period. 

4 July 2019

Clean energy expert Clare Foster appointed to RenewableUK board

Shepherd and Wedderburn's head of Clean Energy recognised for her market-leading renewable energy finance expertise across multiple clean energy technologies.

2 July 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises Peel Ports on landmark Greenock Ocean Terminal deal

The Greenock Ocean Terminal extension, expected to complete by the summer of 2020, will deliver new cruise ship berthing facilities, a visitor centre, restaurant and a purpose-built gallery which will showcase the works of notable Scottish artist, George Wyllie.

2 July 2019

Corporate Finance team acts for Machine Labs in £800k funding round

Machine Labs, which is developing a suite of machine learning products to optimise database marketing and advertising activities, plans to recruit eight new staff in Edinburgh and expand internationally.

20 June 2019

Rural economy minister Fergus Ewing to deliver keynote speech at Royal Highland Show rural business seminar

Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, will be joined on a panel including political strategist and commentator Peter Duncan and Jacqueline Moore, Shepherd and Wedderburn's head of immigration, to discuss topics including industry disruption and resilience, the ever-changing political landscape, and the potential impact from immigration reform. 

18 June 2019

Corporate team advises on Series A investment into Intelligent Growth Solutions

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s corporate team advised the US investor S2G Ventures in the Series A funding round into Scottish vertical farming company, Intelligent Growth Solutions.

12 June 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises on management buyout of cyber security firm Adarma

The Glasgow headquartered company, previously known as ECS Security, has an extensive client roster that includes market-leading brands and FTSE 250 organisations.

12 June 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyer Lynn Simpson awarded British Empire Medal

Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyer Lynn Simpson has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to trampolining.

7 June 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises on Loch Lomond Distillery Group acquisition

A multi-disciplinary Shepherd and Wedderburn team completed the acquisition of the Loch Lomond Distillery Group (LLG) on behalf of global private equity firm.

6 June 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn unveils leading industry speaker line-up for Scotland’s premier property conference

Prestigious line-up of industry speakers confirmed for Property 2019, Scotland’s premiere property conference. 

3 June 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Head of Diversity, Development and Inclusion

Shepherd and Wedderburn, the leading independent, Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, has appointed Yvonne Brady as Head of Diversity, Development and Inclusion.

29 April 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn announces two Partner and four Legal Director promotions

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has promoted two of its lawyers to Partner and four to Legal Director, effective May 1.

23 April 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn elects Andrew Blain as Managing Partner

Shepherd and Wedderburn has elected Andrew Blain as its new Managing Partner. He will assume the role on 1 May 2019.

8 April 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints new partner to lead north of Scotland private client offering

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed partner and private client specialist Gillian Campbell to lead its offering to private individuals and families, business owners and entrepreneurs in the north of Scotland.

22 March 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn scoops Corporate and Commercial Team of the Year Award

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s corporate finance team was last night named Corporate and Commercial Team of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Legal Awards.

19 March 2019

Business leaders outline blueprint for Scotland’s future economic success

Scotland must address eight core issues in order to seize export opportunities and build an economy fit for the future, according to a landmark study by the Fraser of Allander Institute.

15 March 2019

Reflections on International Women’s Day 2019

Fiona Buchanan shares her experience of how BIT has helped governments, organisations and individuals globally by using behavioural insights to drive behavioural change.

12 March 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn only Scottish-headquartered law firm in new legal sector diversity ranking

Shepherd and Wedderburn is the only Scottish-headquartered law firm to be ranked in the inaugural list of the UK’s top 25 legal employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff.

7 March 2019

International Women’s Day: reasons to be optimistic

Partner Yvonne Brady with an optimistic message on the occasion of International Women's Day.

7 March 2019

Offshore wind Sector Deal: a revolutionary next step in an already remarkable 20-year journey

New Sector Deal between the offshore wind sector and the UK Government is a huge boost for developers. 

1 March 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn restructuring and insolvency partners only Scottish solicitors listed in prestigious global directory

Shepherd and Wedderburn partners Yvonne Brady and Gillian Carty are the only Scottish solicitors to be listed in this year’s prestigious Who’s Who Legal global directory of top restructuring and insolvency practitioners.

25 February 2019

Shepherd and Wedderburn corporate finance team reports 106% deals value growth

Contributor: Stephen Trombala

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s corporate finance team has reported a bumper year for deals activity, with the value of transactions more than doubling to £8.65 billion.