Linklaters, Clifford Chance (CC) and Scottish leader McGrigors have taken major roles on Arcus Infrastructure Partners’ £760m takeover of Scottish ports operator Forth Ports.

Linklaters took the lead role for the acquirer, which already holds a 22.8% stake in the company. The magic circle firm fielded a team led by London corporate partner Iain Wagstaff (pictured), who manages the relationship with Arcus.