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Anderson Strathern represents clients such as the Scottish Information Commissioner and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, and in 2011 was appointed for the first time to the framework panel providing full legal services to the Scottish Court Service. Practice head Fiona Killen is ‘exceptionally good at communicating in a helpful and non-confrontational way’.

DLA Piper Scotland LLP recently advised Kraft on its interaction with MPs, councillors and international political figures in the context of its sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Other clients include Pfizer and Student Loans Company. Team head Hazel Moffat is ‘professional and has extensive legal knowledge’.

The team at Pinsent Masons LLP provides clients with ‘exceptional’ service, ‘knowledge and expertise’ on government policy and parliamentary legislation, and has ‘a real grasp of the political landscape’. Alastair Ross is recommended.

Christine O’Neill leads Brodies LLP’s parliamentary and public law group, which gives advice on legislation, judicial reviews, public inquiries and public procurement. Recent work includes advising Axa Insurance plc, Aviva, Zurich, and RSA in a challenge to the validity of the Damages (Asbestos Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act.

DWF Biggart Baillie’s parliamentary practice has substantial experience in transport, infrastructure and environment related work, and in 2011 advised Caledonian Maritime Assets on the re-tendering of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services. The team, led by Neil Amner, continues to advise Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Scottish Chambers of Commerce on transport issues.

Harper Macleod LLP’s clients include the Scottish Prison Service, Glasgow 2014, and the Forestry Commission Scotland. Practice head Derek Hogg and James McMorrow are recommended.

Maclay Murray & Spens LLP’s ‘responsive, flexible and personal’ team recently advised the Scottish Police Services Agency in a judicial review inquiry arising out of the Lord Advocate v Shirley McKie case, relating to crime-scene fingerprints. Other clients include Transport Scotland and Network Rail. Michael Dean heads the practice.

Dundas & Wilson CS LLP’s team is led by London-based Colin Boyd QC. The team represents clients such as National Grid, the Scottish Government Legal Directorate and the Scottish Coastal Forum. Recent work includes advising the University of Glasgow on the equality and human rights implications of introducing student tuition fees on students from elsewhere in the UK.

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