History
2005
MBM was formed, as the founding partners bought out the commercial division of full service law firm, Murray Beith Murray WS. The firm is led by Sandy Finlayson as Senior Partner.
2006
Up and Coming Law Firm of the Year, Law Awards of Scotland
2008
Law Firm of the Year, Law Awards of Scotland
Lawnet Firm of the Year (UK wide awards)
2010
Litigation Advisory Firm of the Year in Scotland
The Cashroom Limited (provider of outsourced legal cashiering services) is set up with support from MBM where MBM becomes its first customer
2011
Corporate Lawyer of the Year (Stuart Hendry)
Number one legal advisor on new issues, joint ventures, flotations and PFI/PPPs - Insiders Deals & Dealmakers Yearbook
2012
“Highly Commended” Firm of the Year – Scottish Legal Awards
Law Firm of the Year 2012 (Under 40 Fee Earners), Solicitor of the Year, Paralegal of the Year and Trainee of the Year - Law Awards of Scotland
2014
Solicitor of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland
2015
Stuart Hendry, a Founding Partner of MBM becomes our Senior Partner
2016
Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland
Litigation Team of the Year - Scott and Co Legal Awards
Tracey Ginn joins MBM as a Corporate Partner and our first US qualified Lawyer
MBM opens London Office – led by Michael Arnott
2018
Law Firm of the Year - LawNet Awards
Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland
MBM partners as a main sponsor of Converge
2019
Co-Founding Partner Sandy Finlayson, OBE retires from MBM
Rebrand - MBM Commercial: Entrepreneurial Business Lawyers
2020
Best EIS/SEIS Legal and Regulatory Adviser 2020 - Highly Commended
Introduction of MBM’s Digital Deals Hub – The first of its kind as MBM introduces new ways of working during the pandemic using electronic signatures on deals
MBM completes first US Sale deal valued over $100m
2021
MBM launches international tech law firm network, World Tech Legal
Best EIS/SEIS Legal and Regulatory Adviser 2021 - Highly Commended
MBM makes it to the The Times Best Law Firms list
2022
Law Firm of the Year - LawNet Awards 2022
Best EIS/SEIS Legal and Regulatory Adviser 2022 - Highly Commended
Introduction of MBM’s WeChange Programme
MBM launches Invest2Scale investment conference and becomes a founding sponsor
2023
Law Firm of the Year – LawNet Awards
Corporate Team of the Year - Herald Law Awards
Gail Downes promoted to Managing Director to support growth of the firm
Two new US qualified lawyers join MBM, expanding the US team to six
MBM corporate team completes >£0.6 billion of M&A & Series A deals
2024
World Tech Legal reaches 25 law firm members across the globe
MBM sets up dedicated banking team – led by Simon Hart
Winner - Law Firm of the Year - Scottish Legal Awards
MBM Commercial shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Insider Dealmaker Awards (Scotland) 2024
Highly commended for the Team of the Year (Business Law) at the 2024 LawNet Awards
Winner - Law Firm of the Year (Scottish Independents) - The Herald Law Awards of Scotland
Boutique Law Firm of the Year - Legal 500 Scotland Awards
