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Craig is a partner and head of the Davidson Chalmers Stewart Corporate team. His focus is corporate finance with a particular emphasis on private equity and mergers and acquisitions. 

He also regularly advises our clients on a range of other corporate and commercial matters including business start-ups, debt and equity funding, group reorganisations and restructurings, partnership advice and commercial contracts.  

Craig has an impressive track record of previous transactions acting for start-ups through to multinational PLCs and almost everything in between. He is highly regarded by his clients for his ability to provide first class legal advice as well as sound practical and business advice and for his extensive network of connections. 

What Others Say:

Craig is very knowledgeable, proactive and gave us a lot of guidance. He knows the market well and is a safe pair of hands." "He is really easy to work with and I am very glad to have him in my corner. "

Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2022

Craig Stirling advises on M&A, MBO and private equity matters. One source says: "He is very straightforward, commercial and a non-nonsense person to deal with. "

Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2019

Experience in the Following Sectors:

SMEs & Family Owned Businesses

Davidson Chalmers Stewart has been closely involved with young growing companies and their investors for many years. Indeed the majority of our client base is and always has been drawn from the SME family-owned or owner-managed business sector across Scotland.

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Renewable Energy

Davidson Chalmers Stewart LLP is one of the most trusted names in the provision of renewable energy legal advice in Scotland. And when you’re operating in a sector as competitive and rapidly evolving as renewable energy you need lawyers who can deliver swift transactions, innovative solutions and prompt resolutions to complex disputes.

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Healthcare - Dental Practices

The Davidson Chalmers Stewart team is experienced in providing specialist legal advice for dentists in all aspects of acquiring, managing and selling practices. We advise on a wide range of issues including partnership, commercial property and employment and HR matters.

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Healthcare - GP Practices

Davidson Chalmers Stewart is the market leader in Scotland within the GP / Medical Partnerships sector and has unrivalled expertise in working with GP practices of all sizes and structures.

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