Dickson Minto

Dickson Minto is a Scottish law firm founded in 1985 by Alastair Dickson and Bruce Minto. It specialises in corporate and commercial law, with particular strengths in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment funds and cross-border transactions. The firm advises on corporate transactions and complex commercial matters, and has acted on M&A deals among the largest and most complex in the market.

The client base spans top tier private equity houses, mid-sized family owned businesses and start-ups, alongside global companies and investors involved in cross-border work. The firm has advised more than 50 listed companies and works with clients across private equity, financial institutions, banking, asset management and investment funds.

Working practices centre on direct access to the firm's most senior people and advice that is clear, concise and commercial. The firm positions itself as a long-term partner to its clients, with an emphasis on execution and client trust.