Blackadders LLP > Glasgow, Scotland > Firm Profile

‘Excellent understanding of employee ownership transaction needs.’

‘Extremely good response times compared to other firms I have dealt with – personal but professional service – honest and factual feedback.’

‘In our experience the team is very responsive with high partner availability and involvement, providing timely and practical advice, always with an eye to commerciality.’

‘We recommend Campbell Clark for high levels of partner availability, providing straightforward, timely advice that we trust.’

‘I have found Blackladders LLP to be a friendly, transparent and responsive law firm. The firm makes me feel as though I am their only client as their response times are unmatched by any other law firm I have worked with. There had been one particular matter that I had asked them to handle, which I knew could have been protracted for many months due to its complexity, but with the team’s strong capability and robust approach, the matter concluded very swiftly. The firm also has a dedicated team with a broad range of expertise which has provided me with much support, knowledge and analysis of various legal and commercial issues.’

‘The individuals within the firm have a very proactive, supportive and personal approach in how they engage with me.’

‘The team attempts to find solutions which are consistent with our values. This means that, unlike some other lawyers, they do not try to win a fight but help us to find a solution which suits all parties.’

‘The individuals are always very personable, they try to make themselves available and they have worked to establish relationships with us.’

‘Gareth Masson has provided an exceptional professional service. His tenacity in dealing with a very difficult long standing case is commendable.’

‘Gareth Masson has a relatable manner and is happy to take the time to explain matters in layman’s terms. In my experience in working with Gareth, I have found the quality that I have valued the most is his efficiency in responding to any queries and keeping excellent continuity of all communication.’

‘The team at Blackadders work well together to look after their clients. I dealt with reception staff, a partner and associate. Advice was made in my best interest through understanding.’

‘Communication was clear and kept me up to date with how things were proceeding.’

‘Billing was clearly itemised and payments made easy through the online payment system.’

‘A friendly and personal but always professional approach during a time that is particularly in difficult in life made proceedings easier.’

‘I have been working with Gareth Masson and I cannot speak highly enough of his understanding and demeanour. He is always approachable and, despite his workload, always makes time when required.’

‘Excellent firm, especially Dundee and Aberdeen. Leading firm in Dundee and one of the leading firms for family work in Aberdeen at partner level but with excellent associate level.’

‘It is a large firm with a broad range of knowledge and expertise but still retains the personal touch.’

‘Johnston Clark is a very experienced and highly skilled solicitor with great expertise but still is so approachable and reassuring while carrying out top-class legal work.’

‘Johnston Clark is able to relate to clients and understand their concerns while guiding them with his outstanding legal advice.’

‘I would never hesitate to contact Johnston for advice when required and know that he would provide me with sound legal and practical advice and do so with a sense of humour (where appropriate!).’

‘The team comprises a very effective mixture of experienced employment law professionals and very promising young talent.’

‘Blackadders has a very human approach to employment law and an ability to connect with potential clients through clear communication. It not only understands the sector and the law very, very well, but also has this very human face.’

‘I have been working with the Blackadders employment team for the last 2 years, and cannot speak highly enough of the service and support they have provided us.’

‘Blackadders is an extremely engaging firm. Their connection to their clients is something that I have not encountered elsewhere. They take the time to get to know their clients personally and to fully understand the business area their clients are in. They communicate on a level that is understandable and not bombarded with legal jargon.’

‘Simon Allison and Jack Boyle are both extremely capable, knowledgeable and very professional in the way they undertake their work. They make it their business to understand the client and how they operate.’

‘Simon Allison and Jack Boyle are both extremely approachable, friendly, professional and knowledgeable in employment law. They are both excellent at explaining the risks in situations in a straight-forward and understandable way.’

‘I have known Donna Reynolds for more than 15 years and she is a very capable, intelligent and focused lawyer – but also one who is dedicated to continuous professional improvement and to building her skills and her network.’

‘Donna Reynolds is exceptional at what she does, she is very down to earth and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble for her and her turnaround time is in line with my demands. She makes herself available at short notice which is greatly appreciated.’

‘All members of the insolvency/restructuring team are knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘Stephanie Carr has provided excellence service over a number of my contentious insolvency appointments. Stephanie has increased the value of assets available for distribution to creditors by approaching disputed matters from a different angle and reaching a resolution acceptable to all parties.’

‘Stephanie Carr is very experienced in insolvency work. She is very personable.’

‘Blackadders provides good insolvency advice and does so at a lower price point than the larger firms. Stephanie Carr, a partner in the team, has a strong knowledge of insolvency law. She is one of the few solicitors in Scotland to have passed the Joint Insolvency Examination Board exams. She is also on the Lexis Nexis panel of insolvency experts. The firm provides very good advice to individuals faced with insolvency.’

‘I have worked with Stephanie Carr at Blackadders. She has a strong knowledge of personal and corporate insolvency. I have been impressed by her solutions based approach. As well as being instructed by insolvency practitioners, she is often instructed by individuals with no prior experience of insolvency. When those indivduals come to see her they are often very stressed and/or scared. Stephanie provides them with good clear advice pitched at a level they can understand. Just as importantly, she does so in a friendly and reassuring manner which is hugely important with clients of that type.’

‘I am a licensed insolvency practitioner in England and Wales and have an insolvency case with assets in Scotland. Stephanie Carr has been of great assistance to me and has impressed me with her diligence, attention to detail and expert knowledge whilst also being friendly and approachable.’

‘Understanding of both the local and national markets.’

‘I’ve mostly dealt with Stephanie Carr who has all the qualities you would wish in a solicitor, e.g. technically proficient, personable, good communicator, and responds quickly.’

‘Commercial team are very responsive and easy to contact.’

‘The team or person given responsibility for the project or task are always capable and any gap within their knowledge or experience can be filled by other specialists within the practice.’

‘The stand out partner is Peter Duff who has many years of experience and in my view always provides good practical and sound commercial advice which is very good for the client and not necessarily in line with maximising fee income for the practice will more often than not lead to long term repeat business.’