Michael Royden

Partner | Dundee

Corporate & Commercial

Michael has been a Partner since 2000 Head of our Corporate team, his areas of expertise include the acquisition, disposal and merger of various types of organisation, in both public and private sectors. Michael also has expertise in drafting, review and implementation of commercial contracts, the structuring of companies, corporate and other finance arrangements, and advice in relation to charity law.

Michael has experience in a broad range of corporate governance advice. He has worked with a number of public sector bodies, advising on investment in subsidiaries, both wholly owned and involving other investors, and assistance to various businesses by loans, grant, co-investment and other funding, with a particular focus on the governance aspects of these transactions.

Michael also has significant experience in advising health professionals, with a particular focus on dentists and GPs. Michael was recognised for his expertise in this sector when he won the Professional Adviser Award at the Scottish Dental Awards 2019. Michael is a member of the Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists (ASPD), National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) and the National Association of Specialist Solicitor Advising Doctors (NASSAD).

Michael is one of the leading experts in dental transactions in Scotland. He's fantastic to deal with.

Chambers & Partners 2024

Michael Royden has vast experience of healthcare transactions.

Legal 500 2023

Michael is approachable and very good at explaining complex legal matters.

Chambers & Partners 2023

He's a very strong corporate lawyer who doesn't sit on the sidelines.

Chambers & Partners 2022

Michael Royden has been my main contact within the practice and is always prompt to respond to any queries I raise. This has been especially useful when dealing with some of the unique issues this past year has thrown at us.

Legal 500 2022

Michael is a highly experienced, efficient and knowledgeable lawyer who always remains calm and is able to deal with things very quickly.

Chamber & Partners 2021

Michael Royden is renowned for his expertise in the dental sector, which is supplemented by knowledge of the veterinary and pharmaceutical spaces. He is particularly adept at assisting clients with a range of corporate and transactional matters. Clients say: "He is very efficient, always accessible and shows a lot of patience in guiding you through the legal process."

Chambers & Partners 2020

We have recently completed the sale of our practice after a year of complex negotiations and anxiety. Thorntons were recommended to us and have been with us throughout. Michael and his excellent team have been reassuring and supportive through the whole process. Always available when we needed them and very thorough in their advice. They helped us complete what was a very stressful process and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to you.

Tony Robinson & David Anderson