Dickson Minto established a formal alliance with New York–based international law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher which is known for its investment fund, bankruptcy, corporate and securities work.
The two firms plan to cooperate on servicing clients under UK and US law, as well as utilizing Willkie's network of European offices.
While Dickson Minto was indubitably affected by the economic downturn, it has nonetheless seen profits in the region of £36 million since 2010 as a result of its private equity client base regaining confidence.
[2] As of September 2013, Dickson Minto is the highest paying law firm in Scotland, based on profit per equity partner (PEP).
[3] The firm was founded in 1985 by Alastair Dickson and Bruce Minto, two former partners from rivals, Dundas & Wilson.