Blackadders LLP > Aberdeen, Scotland > Firm Profile

‘The service that Emma Gray has provided us with can only be described as exceptional’.

‘Emma Gray is a fantastic communicator, always on the ball’.

‘A very personal service with experienced and responsive staff that do what they can to get the best for their client in a timely and cost-effective manner’.

‘Easy to work with and very user-friendly in their style’.

‘Very experienced in employee ownership transactions’.

‘Always quick to respond and deliver on schedule’.

‘They fielded a wide-ranging team with specific and appropriate expertise and made successful introductions to a network of regionally based professionals to fully meet our requirements’.

‘Blackadders provided that rather over-used cliché of a “one-stop shop” with value efficiency’.

‘Stand-out service from the lead partner for our project, Susan McFadyen’.

‘Susan McFadyen delivered immediate responses both personally and across her team’.

‘Susan McFadyen provided solid and pragmatic guidance to risk throughout due diligence and in the negotiation of agreements’.

‘They are fast to adapt and also do really well explaining things in layman’s terms’.

‘This practice has an in-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector which allows it to move forward quickly and efficiently with any business that we give it. They are prepared to work with our teams and do so well giving ourselves and our customers the confidence that deals are completed on time.’

‘They have proved to be practical, unflappable and have the ability to always find a solution to problems that arise.’

‘Blackadders are a knowledgeable team who give clear and practical advice on complicated legal matters. The team have excellent in-depth knowledge of agriculture and rural matters.’

‘Hazel Anderson has been very helpful dealing with a number of complex finance security cases.

‘Ellen Eunson is excellent at communicating legal processes to clients.’

‘Petra Grunenberg has never disappointed with good solid advice and a wealth of knowledge in many situations.’

‘I have been dealing with Petra Grunenberg for just over three years and throughout this time I have found her to be highly professional with wide knowledge in her field. She is also extremely approachable and clearly has her client’s interest as her priority.’

‘Great knowledge and expertise in the agricultural sector. Fast and efficient communication which is a novelty in this sector as I have found dealing with other companies. The advice given has been accurate and clear and not tied up in legal jargon.’

‘What makes this firm stand out is their ability to adapt to each client’s needs. The downfall of many other firms is the “one size fits all” attitude. My needs were always met in every possible way and I cannot fault any of their processes. My lasting impression of Blackadders is one of genuine care for their clients.’

‘Kindness and understanding is what makes this firm stand out and clients will remember that for years after. I for one, will never forget and be forever grateful.’

‘Clients are put front and centre with this firm, and I feel within the community they are well known for this. I had my solicitor and this firm recommended for family law. The firm used technology well during the global pandemic. ’

‘I found Gareth Masson to be highly knowledgeable in his sector but also easy to communicate with, understanding and incredibly dedicated. In his work for me and my daughter he has changed our lives and allowed us to move on from a negative situation. ’

‘Craig Samson is one of the leading family lawyers outside Edinburgh. A ‘big hitter’ who also does lots of his own advocacy.’

‘Craig Samson is a highly experienced family lawyer. He has excellent client care skills and in-depth legal expertise.’

‘Gareth Masson is knowledgeable and efficient, with good client management skills when dealing with tricky and emotive issues.’

‘Gareth Masson is extremely hardworking and tenacious.’

‘An excellent all-round wealth management team with good financial results during a difficult period.’ 

‘Johnston Clark is a great team leader who has advanced the firm in terms of diversity and presence throughout Scotland. Douglas Sneddon oozes confidentiality and understanding, ideal for his speciality in probate.’

‘Gillian Brown is calm, efficient, confident, extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of her work and achieves an amazing balance between professionalism and friendliness.’

‘Blackadders has obviously made great strides in recent years and has mastered integrating new teams with different skills.’

‘Efficient and effective team. Great communicators, even more noticeable because work this year has been affected by the Pandemic and people having to work from home.’

‘Friendly, knowledgeable, thorough.’

‘My dealings with this department of Blackadders relate solely to their work setting up Personal Injury Trusts. This is a niche area and they are among the leading specialists in this area in Scotland.’

‘Gillian Brown is extremely knowledgeable and has been very professional in her dealings with my clients.’

‘The team have always represented me well, they are always available and respond quickly.

‘Peter Duff delegates responsibility appropriately and with continued success’.

‘The team at Blackadders know their clients well and represent them appropriately’.

‘Our work has been with Simon Allison and Jack Boyle and their responsiveness and humour has been particularly important to me.’

‘A key strength of the entire team and what sets them apart from other firm, is their outstanding ability to translate complex employment law to a more accessible and understandable format.’

‘Over the years of working with the team, I have worked most closely with Simon Allison and Jack Boyle and have found their professional guidance to be excellent and invaluable.

‘What strikes me most is the sense of team spirit, they support each other and their is a connectedness that enables anyone of them to support me and my organisation equally effectively.’

‘I have worked with a variety of employment lawyers throughout my career and Blackadders consistently stand out as the team who deliver on time, consistently, creatively. It’s why I return time and time again, they do exactly what it says on the tin. They are competitively priced and extremely good value for the excellent advice, guidance and customer service they provide. They are, as a collective, professional, focused, innovative, progressive and good fun! They take care to ensure the client is making informed decisions on all aspects of employment law and advice and work hard to ensure solutions are found that are robust and legally sound.’

‘Donna Reynold has both been approachable, readily available and highly knowledgeable in all aspects of employment law. She has helped us with some tricky situations in the past year.’

‘Simon Allison, Jack Boyle and the Blackadders team are truly unique. As well as being leaders in their field, and first-rate lawyers, they are exceptionally personable and approachable people. Their legal advice can be relied upon for its accuracy, honesty and consideration, and this engenders great trust as well as the comfort that comes from knowing you have been advised by the best.’

‘Blackadders’ employment team is extremely efficient and innovative with its approach.’

‘An excellent firm, strong commercially and they provide excellent advice’.

‘Stephanie Carr has a strong practical and commercial understanding of the issues being faced by insolvency practitioners in their business’.

‘Stephanie Carr is a pleasure to work with and understands clearly what an insolvency practitioner needs from their solicitor when it comes to advising upon asset realisation strategies’.

‘Stephanie Carr  is very experienced and personable’.

‘Stephanie Carr has very significant experience working in insolvency litigation’.

‘I always receive clear, concise advice when dealing with the team and as such have a confidence that the advice provided can be fully relied upon’.

‘Stephanie Carr is an excellent example of a lawyer who makes herself available to clients; she understands the demands on insolvency practitioners and is able to offer pragmatic and commercial solutions’.

‘Stephanie Carr is my go to solicitor for advice and action when dealing with personal insolvency related matters’.