Thorntons Law LLP

Thorntons Law LLP advises on a steady stream of M&A transactions alongside a growing volume of investment work, employee ownership transitions, and healthcare sector deals. The team’s investor-side client base and start-up credentials also continue to strengthen. Team head Chris Allan is active on deals across a variety of sectors, including the sports, financial services and retail spaces. Chris Byrne has an extensive transactional background, with experience across both buy-side and sell-side M&A and private equity mandates. Based in St Andrews, Alistair Lang focuses on early-stage and venture capital work, while Michael Royden is a key driver behind the firm’s healthcare offering. Kim Campbell advises on corporate and commercial transactions for a broad client base that includes multinationals, SMEs, and financial institutions.