MMS acts for Highland Distillers in its purchase of The Glenrothes

Maclay Murray & Spens (MMS) has acted for Highland Distillers Limited, a subsidiary of longstanding MMS client Edrington, in its purchase of The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky from Berry Bros. & Rudd Limited, Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant.

The acquisition adds The Glenrothes to an impressive line-up of premium spirits brands, including The Macallan and Highland Park.

Brian Moore, MMS’ lead corporate partner on the deal, said: “We are very pleased to have worked with the Highland Distillers team on the acquisition of this well-loved premium Single Malt Scotch whisky brand.

“Our long association with Edrington has included advising on all of its M&A deals over the last thirty or so years, and it is a great privilege to be able once again to assist such an internationally renowned business as it continues to build its premium brand portfolio.”

Martin Cooke, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Edrington, said: “Brian and his team at MMS brought their usual commercial, no nonsense approach to this deal and, coupled with their in-depth knowledge of our business and the drinks sector, helped us to bring this deal to completion quickly, smoothly and with minimum fuss.”