Karen Hamilton > Brodies LLP > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP is renowned for its expertise in the renewables and living sectors, often playing a key role in major Scottish infrastructure projects, particularly those in environmentally sensitive areas. Neil Collar, praised for his ‘unrivalled knowledge’ of planning law, handles complex issues including land purchases, listed buildings, and conservation areas. He co-leads the practice with Elaine Farquharson-Black, who is highly respected for her expertise in housebuilding. Additionally, Karen Hamilton advises local authorities on significant infrastructure projects and has a strong presence in the transport, build-to-rent, and renewables industries.

Brodies LLP has a ‘leading Scottish market presence and knowledge’, often receiving instructions from the foremost publicly-owned companies and public authorities in the transport space. Rail and maritime mandates continue to be a key component of the team’s work, overseeing commercial agreements, procurements, and IT and software issues and complex, highly sensitive claims. ‘Technically excellent‘ team head Duncan MacLean is a ‘very experienced shipping lawyer who knows the market and industry very well’, specialising in investigatory work and port developments. Co-head Karen Hamilton is a go-to name for road mandates, acting for local authorities, developers and landowners, while co-lead Robert Ross specialises in the rail sector and is equally equipped at handling corporate, commercial and IT projects. Malcolm Gunnyeon has notable expertise in substantial contractual and delictual claims regarding rail accidents. Victoria Anderson carries out investigatory, regulatory and criminal inquiries for clients across the shipping, transport and construction spaces, while Fehmida Hanif excels in contentious work. Roger Cotton and Jackie McGuire retired in December 2023.