Michael Kelly

Partner

Michael is a Partner in the Corporate team, specialising in M&A work.

Ranked in Chambers as one of the leading M&A lawyers in Scotland, Michael is exceptionally well-regarded by his clients and has led some of the firm's largest and most complex deals in recent years.

He is a balanced and pragmatic adviser, working through complex and high-value transactions in a straightforward and commercial manner.

Michael's work also contributed to the firm winning Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2020, and being Highly Commended for M&A Team of the Year (Mid-Sized Deal) at the British Legal Awards 2019.

Michael has a well-rounded knowledge of all legal matters and will only comment when he knows something or will say he needs to check with colleagues specialising in a field.

Chambers and Partners

He's savvy and always has his finger on the pulse. He keeps conversations short and to the point, yet is flexible and accommodating.

Chambers and Partners

Michael's input and expertise give us confidence for future M&A activity knowing we're in the hands of an expert adviser.

Chambers and Partners

We are absolutely delighted we chose the superb Michael Kelly and his team to act on our behalf in the sale of our family-owned company. Michael is an extremely able negotiator and we found his excellent advice absolutely invaluable time and again. Strategically, his advice was always spot on, ensuring we secured the outcome we wanted.

OWNER, FAMILY BUSINESS

Michael is a very strong lawyer as well as being adown to earth, honest guy.

Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025

Michael transcends corporate law: he blends his legal talent with commercial nous and common sense. He is an adviser, a confidant and a strategist.

Chambers and Partners

Michael is a very commercially aware lawyer. He lives in the commercial reality that we exist in, so he's a good, pragmatic adviser.

Chambers and Partners

Michael is nuanced, commercial and always has an opinion. A real calming influence in the flurry of a transaction.

Chambers and Partners

Michael is a good, practical corporate lawyer. He is easy to work with.

Chambers and Partners

Michael promptly and professionally responds to all requests for advice.

Chambers and Partners

Michael understands and grasps the issues straight away.

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS

He always explained matters in a clear and direct manner. He gained the trust of the other side that he would deliver the best possible outcome.

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS

Michael leads the team, providing expert legal advice but always tempered by reality and a good understanding of our business.

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS

Areas of Expertise

Corporate Finance

Mergers & Acquisitions

Raising Capital
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