Macdonald Henderson Highlights Notable July Achievements
Deal News | Aug 04, 2025 | Macdonald Henderson Ltd.
In July 2025, Macdonald Henderson Ltd., a prominent legal and advisory firm, announced their involvement in a series of significant business transactions and advisory roles. They facilitated the disposal of Pastdue Credit Solutions to global group Firstsource Solutions Limited and aided in the management buyout of Henderson Stone. The firm was instrumental in restructuring Oilfast Group's bulk fuel division and demerging Community Care Group into Permissum Care and Thrive Care Scotland. Other notable engagements included advising minority shareholders on key disposals, structuring acquisitions like that of Loch Long Transport by Lothian DIY & Building Supplies, and providing legal support for M&A and corporate restructuring across various sectors including engineering, packaging, audio distribution, and care services. The firm's work also encompassed HR-related advice and legal restructuring of commercial properties.
Sectors
- Legal Advisory
- Corporate Finance
- Human Resources
Geography
- Scotland – Many of the advisory activities were focused on Scottish companies and transactions.
- United Kingdom – Several transactions and advisory roles included UK-wide business operations.
Industry
- Legal Advisory – Macdonald Henderson provided legal advisory services across several transactions and strategic business advice.
- Corporate Finance – The firm advised on key business transactions, including MBOs, demergers, and acquisitions.
- Human Resources – The firm provided legal advice relating to employment matters and employee relations.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Henderson Ltd. | Advisor | Company | A leading legal and advisory firm based in Scotland providing services across various sectors. |
| Pastdue Credit Solutions | Target Company | Company | A company involved in the disposal transaction to Firstsource Solutions Limited. |
| Firstsource Solutions Limited | Bidding Company | Company | A global business management services group acquiring Pastdue Credit Solutions. |
| Henderson Stone | Target Company | Company | A leading Scottish financial planning firm involved in a management buyout. |
| Oilfast Group | Target Company | Company | A UK-based fuel distributor undergoing a bulk fuel division restructure. |
| Community Care Group | Target Company | Company | An award-winning care group undergoing a demerger into Permissum Care and Thrive Care Scotland. |
| Diamond & Co | Target Company | Company | A leading Scottish building surveying and project management services provider involved in a disposal to Odevo. |
| Odevo | Bidding Company | Company | A global residential property management services group acquiring Diamond & Co. |
| Paul Hodgekiss | Target Company | Company | A leading Scottish wood design and manufacture company involved in a buyback of shares. |
| N4 | Seller | Company | An outgoing investor from Paul Hodgekiss during the buyback of shares. |
| Lothian DIY & Building Supplies | Buyer | Company | A supplier acquiring Loch Long Transport Ltd. |
| Loch Long Transport Ltd | Target Company | Company | The company acquired by Lothian DIY & Building Supplies. |