Scott Leonard-Morgan Director & Head of Corporate
DD: +44 1624 638364
Profile.
Back to teamScott is a Director and head of our top tier Corporate and Commercial team with over 25 years’ experience in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and public and private securities offerings. He works across a wide range of sectors that includes a strong focus on technology and the financial services and payments industries.
Scott has extensive experience in advising shareholders, investors and companies from early stage through to venture capital and private equity fundraisings, M&A, exits and international listings, as well as advising boards of directors on their internal governance issues.
In addition to advising on corporate and commercial matters Scott advises within the Banking and Finance sectors, including real estate finance, refinancings and restructurings and financial services regulation.
He qualified and practiced in London, both as a partner in private practice and as in-house general counsel, before joining Cains in 2015.
Scott received ‘Hall of Fame’ status in the Corporate & Commercial category in The Legal 500 UK, as well as being ranked as a ‘Leading Partner’ in both the Banking, Finance and Capital Markets and Gaming categories. He is also ranked by Chambers and Partners UK Guide for Corporate and Finance transactions.
Clients describe Scott as being “extremely diligent and provides a great level of service throughout the transaction from start to finish”, and “is highly responsive, considerate and a pleasure to collaborate with.” He is also described as “no nonsense, straight talking and leads with sensible and responsive advice. He always gets the job done with minimal fuss. A real professional who doesn’t take himself too seriously.’
Clients also praise Scott for being “a world-class commercial lawyer”, “a cut above” who is “exceptional in his professionalism and knowledge. He is incredibly responsive and overall great to work with”, and “very efficient and responsive”; an “excellent corporate lawyer, offering City service and expertise.”
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