John Nimmo

John Nimmo is a prominent lawyer and founding partner of the law firm Rooney Nimmo, which specializes in corporate and international law. He has a robust educational background, holding an LLB from the University of Edinburgh and an LLM from Cornell Law School. His legal career began at Dickson Minto before he established his own practice in 2009, which later evolved into Rooney Nimmo, a boutique international corporate law firm with offices in major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, and Edinburgh.124

Nimmo is recognized for his extensive expertise in corporate law, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, and financial services. He has successfully managed significant transactions, including listings on the London Stock Exchange totaling around £2 billion. His work encompasses advising both startups and established companies on various legal matters, including investment strategies and corporate governance.34

In May 2022, John Nimmo transitioned to MBM Commercial as a corporate partner in their Edinburgh office, where he continues to leverage his entrepreneurial mindset and extensive experience to support clients in their corporate journeys.24