Bannatyne Kirkwood France & Co is one of Scotland’s oldest and most trusted law firms, established in Glasgow in 1785. Specializing in media law and intellectual property with a particular emphasis on defamation and reputation management, the firm has earned recognition as Scotland’s No. 1 firm in this area by Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession. It serves a diverse client base including corporate entities, private individuals, national newspapers, and publishers.
The firm maintains a tradition of providing sound advice and effective service across both corporate and private legal matters. With a strong reputation in corporate law, it specializes in corporate finance, particularly mergers and acquisitions, and also handles a wide array of civil and commercial disputes. Its approach combines deep historical expertise with a modern, client-focused service tailored to meet specific needs.
Services Offered
- Defamation and Reputation Management
- Media Law
- Intellectual Property
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Business Start-ups
- Management Buyouts (MBOs)
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts
- Commercial and Contractual Disputes
- Landlord and Tenant Law
- Reparation
- Family Law
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Domestic Conveyancing
- Trusts
- Tax Planning
- Administration of Estates
