Dickson Minto is a
Scottish law firm
A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise consumer, clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and Obligation, respon ...
.
According to ''
The Lawyer'', Dickson Minto is the
76th-largest firm in the United Kingdom.
Dickson Minto established a formal alliance with New York–based international law firm
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, commonly known as Willkie, is a white-shoe, international law firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1888, the firm specializes in corporate practice and employs more than 1200 lawyers in 15 offices acros ...
which is known for its investment fund, bankruptcy, corporate and securities work. The two firms plan to cooperate on servicing clients under UK and US law, as well as utilizing Willkie's network of European offices.
While Dickson Minto was indubitably affected by the economic downturn, it has nonetheless seen profits in the region of £36 million since 2010 as a result of its private equity client base regaining confidence.
In a survey from 'The Lawyer' online, Dickson Minto was cited as the sixth-biggest firm by turnover in Scotland, and the highest-paying firm in Scotland per revenue per partner.
As of September 2013, Dickson Minto is the highest paying law firm in Scotland, based on profit per equity partner (PEP).
Origins
The firm was founded in 1985 by Alastair Dickson and Bruce Minto, two former partners from rivals,
Dundas & Wilson.
Offices
Dickson Minto's head office is in
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 Council areas of Scotland, council areas. The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh ...
, and it also has a smaller office in London.
References
External links
Dickson Minto - firm's official siteLegal 500 - Dickson Minto''The Lawyer'' - Dickson Minto
Law firms of Scotland
Law firms established in 1985
1985 establishments in Scotland
Companies based in Edinburgh
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