Gilson Gray heralded as best M&A law firm in Scotland

Gilson Gray has secured the “Best M&A Law Firm – Scotland” at the Acquisitions International M & A awards 2016.

The accolade for the young firm comes on the back of a number of award wins since launch, including the “Best Corporate Law Firm – Scotland” in the 2015 M&A Awards.

Managing partner Glen Gilson, said: “This award comes off the back of the 2015 award and reaffirms our work as a full service firm with a focus on excellence in client service.

“It also demonstrates the firm’s commitment to become one of the leading law firms in the country, through a strategy to drive growth by attracting the best talent in their respective fields.

“The mindset of the business remains the same as the day we started – to provide a transparently and persuasively priced service and only employ partners and staff that know how to engage properly with clients to make the service exceptional and wherever possible enjoyable.”

Of particular note is the Gilson Gray’s work advising on:

Derek Hamill, partner and head of corporate, said: “I think the award recognises that Gilson Gray is different. Rather than having “partner led” teams where a partner oversees junior staff, our work is ‘partner-delivered’.

“Many of our lawyers, are dual qualified in both Scottish and English law and advise on a range of international matters. The corporate team in Gilson Gray has advised on Scots and English law contracts in India, France, the Middle East, Thailand, Vietnam, China and the USA.”