‘High-quality advice and practical consideration of issues. Approachable and friendly.’

‘Very quick to pick up on the issues at hand. Very commercially aware and have a real grasp on costs and processes required.’

‘They have resolved a number of difficult litigation issues – they have been excellent in assisting with Covid arrears collection. Simple and easy to deal with.’

‘Brodies, whilst being a large corporate entity, still always provide a personal service with employees being contactable and very customer facing. Being part of a large company this gives me access to a wide skill set and experienced legal team.’

‘Brodies are informative and to the point . Brodies communicate well and make sure that you are kept updated and advised.’

‘There is a great breadth of knowledge within the team. Good practical advice based on real world experiences. Can always answer the “what if…” questions.’

‘Matthew Farrell is a stand-out partner that gives you confidence in his actions and ability to get on and undertake the project in hand.’

‘Gareth Hale – easy to deal with and a great source of practical advice. His knowledge of anticipated court outcomes is excellent.’

‘This team have for well over a decade been my “go-to” team in Scotland for real estate disputes. They take the time to build personal relationships and have a collaborative ethos.’

‘The practice has a really strong real estate team with years of experience. They keep up to date with changing legislation and guidance and are always on hand to offer advice.’

‘They are strategic in their thinking, helping mould the arguments and, thereby, the outcomes. They are highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very attentive, great lawyers and personable. Able to summarise complex matters clearly.’

‘The team were very knowledgeable, professional and provided great advice throughout.’

‘They provided fantastic advice and were very knowledgeable throughout the whole process. All queries and questions were answered thoroughly and they provided fantastic advice throughout.’

‘Alan McMillan has a can-do attitude, is so clever with an encyclopedic knowledge and an absolute pleasure to work with. Nothing is too much trouble for him.’ 

‘Stephen Farrell – superb knowledge and excellent commerciality. This combined with friendly, common-sense approach is invaluable.’ 

‘Strong commercial focus. Always thinks about the practical impact on us as a business and not just the legal or process requirements of litigation.‘

‘The team is hugely experienced in this area and led by Sheila who is a pioneer in this area of the law.‘

‘Sheila Webster is excellent at speaking in plain terms and converting law into actions or decisions.‘

‘Sheila Webster is outstanding in her field.‘

‘Sheila Webster is awesome!‘

‘Ability to explain options and possible consequences clearly.‘

‘Addleshaw Goddard have consistently been proactive in providing us with advice and support across a number of areas, including litigation, tenancy management, conveyancing and general legal support.‘

‘All individuals we work with from Addleshaw Goddard are approachable and contactable and the efficiency of their responses when we seek them is commendable and extremely helpful.‘

‘They consider the bigger picture and it is clear that clients appreciate that.‘

‘Addleshaws defined/identified the issue, gave clear and succinct advice together with an additional commentary on potential actions by my opponent.‘

‘Very strong team with several more junior members providing excellent support to the main partner. A good mix of people who all contributed to resolving the litigation and delivering a positive result.‘

‘Edward Gratwick devised a very detailed and inventive approach to resolve a dispute with various third parties. His original thinking was absolutely crucial in arriving at a successful outcome.‘

‘Edward Gratwick is extremely knowledgeable in the area of property litigation and the team is involved in high-profile and complex litigation.‘

‘A very strong team, led by the ultra impressive Andrew Upton. They exude competence and are very highly regarded across the market.’

‘I have been very impressed with the way Andrew and his team have assembled the material and have identified and prioritised the issues.’

‘Andrew Upton is a very talented lawyer with vast experience in property litigation (a subject on which he regularly gives lectures). His attention to detail marks him out.’

‘In the sometimes dense world of dilapidations disputes, for example, there is no point which will escape Andrew Upton’s eye. The perfect combination of smart and street smart.’

‘Andrew communicates in a clear and well-informed way.’

‘Andrew Upton knows when to twist and when to fold. His instincts are impeccable. And he will fight harder for his clients than almost anyone I have encountered. Hugely impressive.’

‘E-Ming Fong is very experienced in this area. She brings a very methodical approach to her cases. Her legal analysis is always impressive.’

‘I have experienced a high standard of service in any of the matters we have been obtaining advice on.’

‘The teams are small enough to ensure commitment to and connection with the clients interests throughout. This continuity and focus helps ensure a higher standard of litigation.’

‘They are a great team and very easy to work with and good communicators.’

‘Paul Harper is seasoned and cool-headed. He always advises clients in a prudent but forthright way.’

‘John Bett: He is very knowledgeable and we value his legal advice and work that he oversees for us. He is a great communicator.’

‘BTO is able to provide an outstanding service that caters for a wide span of property litigation issues.’

‘The team is very client orientated and communication is always first rate.’

‘BTO is able to provide services across a broad spectrum of legal sectors and provide a “one-stop shop” for our needs.’

‘I am consistently impressed by Will Cole’s client-orientated approach.’

‘At every stage, Will provided excellent advice and the highest levels of professionalism in what had been challenging and stressful circumstances.’

‘Philip Knight is a standout individual. He is an excellent lawyer, very experienced, commercially minded, and very well liked by clients.’

‘Philip Knight is excellent at keeping on top of current events in the law, and in sharing that knowledge with clients and colleagues. He is well organised, considers carefully the issues which his clients face, and their objectives.’

‘Philip Knight is the clear standout here. Phil is smart, diligent, and incredibly capable.’

‘Philip Knight is the kind of commercial litigator everyone wants to have in their corner. He’s tenacious without fighting for the sake of it and is a really smart operator who knows which levers to pull and when.’

‘Philip Knight: Incredibly knowledgeable, exceptionally efficient.’