Brodies LLP > Edinburgh, Scotland > Firm Profile

‘We have relied upon the Corporate & Commercial team, in particular Eric Galbraith and Duncan Cathie. All of the lawyers have been exceptionally helpful, responsive and resourceful in assisting us.’

‘All members of the Brodies team have been great to work with. I have the confidence to rely on all of the team, not just partners. At every level, the advice, support, availability and friendliness has been exemplary.’

‘Breadth of experience. They have experts in all areas of law which we require as a business.’

‘Approachable, visible, responsive, good rapport builders with other lawyers and principals on the other side. Know who to speak to within their organisation get a expert view.’

‘Brodies’ work is of an extremely high standard. Obviously, they advise on the legal aspects of any particular matter, but they are also extremely commercial in their approach and take time to understand our business, our challenges and think of ways to overcome them (from a legal perspective).’

‘For corporate advice, we use Neil Burgess (Corporate Partner in the Glasgow office). He is very commercial in his approach and helps to break down an issue quickly and efficiently.’

‘Paul Breen is a very diligent lawyer and provides quick and efficient responses to questions / issues.’

‘David Lightbody – very good partner-level advice and approach.’

‘Greg Costello is a knowledgeable and professional individual with a tremendous work ethic and a determination to provide the very best service possible. He makes himself available on a schedule that suits the client’s business requirements and is, at all times, focused on those requirements. Greg is very much a business facilitator and stands in stark contrast to those legal advisors who seem to think their job is solely to point out the potential obstacles created by the law.’

‘Brodies provide a wide range service for corporate, personal and charity sector clients. Brodies have a depth of experience in the energy sector locally, nationally and internationally, which is particularly important for our business, and are able to provide legal advice and support quickly and effectively.’

‘The team brings into play experience and learning from corporate transactions across many different sectors to our specific industry, oil and gas. The corporate team are well integrated with the energy and infrastructure practice and so as a client we see and experience a single service. The legal advice is of the highest possible standard and the willingness to structure charges and billing to suit a particular deal or circumstance is also valuable in controlling cost and delivering great value.’

‘Tom Boulton-Jones brings experience across a range of business sectors and applies it effectively to our specific industry. Tom’s calm, firm and well-reasoned approach in negotiation delivers a great result for his client and I’d recommend him to anyone executing a corporate transaction.’

‘Martin Ewan is the stand-out partner and primary reason for us moving to Brodies. He understands our space and has built a remarkable network internally and externally that enables him to guide us in the right direction regardless of our requirement. This quality, aside from his competence and professionality which are a given, is a clear differentiator for us during a pivotal period of significant growth.’

‘Built on cumulative years of experience, the team have a wealth of knowledge in their field allowing them to deliver a professional service.’

‘Martin Ewan is not only exceptionally professional and knowledgeable in his field, he is more importantly extremely approachable. He has cultivated a strong team around him through his skills as both a mentor and having a keen eye for talent. He is passionate about he work he delivers always going above and beyond to deliver an excellent service.’

‘We work primarily with Karen Davidson. She is a strong all round tax lawyer, which a particular strength in employment taxes. She is responsive and a very strong technical lawyer who is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Brodies know our funds, clients and assets well and have worked with us over many years. They are also able to bring new developments to our attention and inform us of any opportunities or implications which may arise.’

‘We work with Isobel D’Inverno and the team – the deep sector and client knowledge makes them invaluable.’

‘Isobel d’Inverno is a partner with a deep knowledge of her area and supported by a team who clearly likewise know their subject who worked well with our other legal advisors on a particularly technical piece of advice.’

‘The answers given are clear and concise and not caveated.’

‘We liaise with Brodies on a regular basis in relation to employment and tax advice. The team are always very approachable and respond within agreed timescales. The advice is always delivered at an appropriate level. Expertise in a range of areas – while our requirements tend to focus on certain areas the solicitors are able to direct to other colleagues when required.’

‘We mostly work with Heather Gibson in the Tax team. Heather is always approachable and friendly, she has developed a good understanding of our organisation and tailors her advice accordingly. Any advice provided is delivered at an appropriate level – usable for non tax experts. Agreed timescales for work are always met.’

‘A highly skilled and professional team. They understand the client needs and the business. Their process is lean when needed, truly getting at the core of the issue giving valuable advice also understandable for non-lawyers.’

‘Charles Livingstone and the team provided great and timely advice. They understood the matter at hand quickly and the key factors in the business. In addition, they gave understandable advice to the organisation which was valuable.’

‘Great team work and brilliant legal knowledge.’

‘Strong team with high commitment and know-how.’

‘Charles Livingstone is insightful and concise. He understands the bigger picture and provides commercially focused advice.’

‘The ability to take complex problems/concepts and respond succinctly and strategically. A deep understanding of the landscape at a UK, Scottish and local level which is unparalleled. Excellent communication skills and professionalism. No-one else comes close to the level of service in Scotland.’

‘Christine O’Neill is one of the best lawyers I have come across. Her expertise in her area of law is unparalleled as are her communication skills (both internally and externally). She is very strategic in her thinking and approach. Christine provides a range of skills and expertise that one normally requires a team for.’

‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities in relation to the project conducted here at North Lanarkshire was their in depth knowledge of the subject matter and subsequent legislation. Due the conclusion of the Brexit transition period, this was imperative to this task and also informed our risk mitigation, indirectly. Brodies LLP demonstrated a strong track record of completing this work with our peers in local government and stood out from their competitors.’

‘The advice given was practical and well thought through. There was always a team member knowledgeable about the matter available when required, and regular updates were provided.’

‘Brodies is a team we would trust to handle complex financial crime matters where the jurisdiction of Scotland is engaged. We know they will deal with matters efficiently and well, and that we will have a good working relationship with their team.’

‘They are clearly experts in their field, a multifaceted team that can assist many types of businesses, clients with both legal and supplementary financial advice and guidance.’

‘We have worked with Paul Marshall and Ramsay Hall and would consider them strong lawyers in their field and easy to get on with.’

‘We worked closely with Ramsay Hall. We valued his frank and friendly approach to the matter, which was well handled from start to conclusion.’

‘Paul Marshall has a forensic eye for detail and is exceptional at articulating complex points into layman’s terms.’

‘We worked with Paul Marshall and Lisa Kinroy in a serious and complex financial matter; both have been excellent. Excellent with regards to their comprehensive knowledge, support and attention to detail.’

‘Lisa Kinroy is doing the heavy lifting, tracking all aspects of the case, supporting Paul and ensuring effective communication to all parties / stakeholders. Lisa is extremely diligent, very well organised and has the ability to quickly understand complex technical points.‘

‘They are smart, knowledgeable, responsive, and they try to work as efficiently as possible. They deliver great service without unnecessarily running up their bills.’

‘Joyce Cullen is excellent. Very thorough and possesses the requisite expertise, but is also quite pragmatic in her approach.’

‘The team at Brodies are very commercially aware, practical and offer measured and sound advice. Iain Rutherford has a clear understanding of the key issues and always has a clear vision and strategy for how to move forward.’

‘Great service to clients with a thorough and full understanding of clients’ needs, challenges, expected outcomes and possible trade-offs. The team fully adapted their way of working to our company’s needs and organisation.’

‘We have a great and much valued relationship with Brodies. They are proactive but also know when to apply a soft touch to the relationship, especially during the pandemic.’

‘They look after our Scottish cases for us, and we fully lean on their knowledge and recommendations.’

‘Everything is worked on with the minimum of fuss and a very personal touch.’

‘They always make themselves available to work through any queries and provide guidance where required.’

‘Frank Johnstone is someone we have worked with for many years, across several firms of solicitors. His calm and friendly manner has been hugely appreciated on many cases over the years, and his wealth of knowledge is second to none’.

‘Working on a day-to-day basis with Marianne Griffin has proved to be very rewarding, and we very much appreciate their knowledge and skills.’

‘Frank Johnstone is a first-rate professional with great industry knowledge honed from years of experience.’

‘They have a great team, are very approachable at all times and over the years have not only shown their exceptional legal knowledge but have taken the time to understand our business and how we operate.’

‘Personable, friendly, knowledgeable. Good relationship building. Supportive. Tailors advice to our business and how we operate.’

‘Very personable, willing to go the extra mile and stretching the service beyond the SLA. Willing to reach out to colleagues outwith their own discipline at no extra cost for a one-off advice.’

‘They are hugely practical and commercial, explaining very difficult legal concepts to non-lawyers in an extremely practical and commercial way.’

‘Brodies employment law team is top tier, and deservedly so. After assisting us with an employment tribunal claim, they have gone on to provide HR advice to our CEOs, in the hope that no similar issues will arise in the future.’

‘Personable and down-to-earth approach.’

‘Lynne Marr is quite simply the best employment partner I have ever worked with. Pragmatic, direct and with a great sense of humor, she perfectly tailors her advice to the situation and stakeholders she is interacting with.’

‘Tony Hadden is an exemplary lawyer, bright articulate and human. Able to hone in on legal issues within minutes and retains an encyclopaedic volume of technical knowhow that he is able to distil into sensible advice.

‘Joan Cradden brings a wealth of experience and knowledge delivered in a sage-like manner.’

‘We regularly work with the Brodies team on Scots Law aspects of securitisation and other transactions. They deliver excellent and commercial legal advice.’

‘Marion MacInnes delivers practical and commercial advice and oversees the projects very well. Her clear and concise explanations of Scots law formalities are extremely valued by our clients.’

‘Strong team who we have worked with for many years across a number of deals in the marine sector.’

‘Neal Richardson and the team have provided excellent service across a number of deals.’

‘We have worked with Brodies for a number of years and in that time have built a strong relationship, with Brodies having a good understanding of our business. This is most useful considering that Brodies are often dealing with complex and urgent issues on our behalf and delivering innovative solutions designed to meet our requirements.’

‘Bruce Stephen is very attentive to our requirements and works hard to deliver high-quality solutions.’

‘Depth of team, knowledge of the market.’

‘Jack Moir is a trusted advisor with a strong grasp of commercials.’

‘The Medical Negligence Team at Brodies is extremely high quality with significant ability across the Team. In cases where they represent medical and dental practitioners, they demonstrate a high level of proficiency, legal knowledge and experience in handling complex, high-value, technically challenging and sensitive litigation.’

‘The team’s reputation as a market leader in this area is well deserved.’

‘Duncan Mawby as Team Leader has a wealth of experience in this practice area. He is hard-working, personable, thorough and highly knowledgeable. He is liked and respected by clients, colleagues and counsel. It truly is a pleasure to be instructed by Duncan – his depth of knowledge and ability makes life extremely easy for Counsel.’

‘Excellent attention to detail. Very focused on supporting the client.’

‘Excellent communication every step of the way extremely approachable professional team. Every member of the team go above and beyond to deal with your case as a client you are their number one priority.’

‘Exceptional individuals and teamwork. Regular, clear communications. Great value for money.’

‘Carly Forrest puts clients at ease when unfamiliar legal processes cause stress. She is clear and expressive yet always calm. Carly resolves intractable confrontational claims effectively, economically and without fuss. The perfect package.’

‘This team complements the work of other teams within the firm. It is a feature of this firm that where a case crosses over the work of the firms’ different teams, so those teams pull together to add value and expertise to the case.’

‘The team provides a very good overall service.’

‘They are deeply into the merits of the case and explain the Scottish law system in detail and with patience.’

‘They provide good and reliable advice on the handling of the case. The billing is comprehensive and well structured.’

‘Louise Kelso was an extremely impressive individual. At our first consultation she showed an unparalleled practical understanding of how the SLCC process works. At a difficult time, I felt reassured by her experience and as though I was in a safe pair of hands.’

‘Although Louise Kelso had several commitments, I felt as though she was still directly involved in my case, which was very much appreciated and again rare to see in modern practice. All in all, the legal services provided by Louise were faultless and I would have no hesitation in instructing Louise and her team in the future.’

‘Alan Calvert is the partner best known to me and apart from his expert legal knowledge, it is the focused and forthright manner in which he then responds to any claim or complaint that I find most welcome. His direct, no nonsense approach delivers perspective.’

‘Excellent team – talented lawyers, technically excellent and extremely professional.’

‘Great client service and very commercially aware. Diligent and committed.’

‘Louise Kelso is particularly impressive. Straight talking and does not sit on the fence – excellent technical ability and knows how to apply if for the benefit of her clients.’

‘Alan Calvert is extremely well respected in the professional negligence field offering expert advice particularly in the defence of solicitors professional negligence claims.’

‘Alan Calvert remains the giant of Professional Negligence defence in Scotland, and all those who have worked with him benefit from that. Partner Louise Kelso is very able, and combines a huge attention to detail with a strong commercial sense. She is a person who sees the solution, while understanding the problem.’

‘Kate McLeish has been remarkable, she has always been at the end of a phone to guide us through the whole process. She has worked so hard to put every thing in place to enable us to buy our new farm.’

‘Good commercial knowledge combined with technical knowledge of land law.’

‘Excellent personal service, great honest advice, may not always be what you want to hear but straight talking and practical, excellent knowledge, up front with costs, no unwanted bill surprises.’

‘A large team dedicated to rural estates and farms with considerable knowledge in this niche sector. Clive Phillips is both a solicitor and a farmer, so has first hand experience in the practicalities of rural work as well as the legal.‘

‘The team at Brodies are amazingly organised efficient and polite. All-round good value and provide a regular update on where all outstanding matters are plus their time incurred which is extremely helpful.’

‘Alex Buchan in the Real Estate (land agriculture and rural business) is the most helpful of lawyers.’

‘Attentive and always available.’

‘The team are excellent, and are highly recommended to any charity operating in the third sector. Their insights and knowledge of the sector and regulatory requirements is second to none.’

‘Kenneth Pinkerton lives up to his stellar reputation. His detailed knowledge of the regulatory landscape is unrivalled and he is an asset to any charity client.’

‘Their patience, experience and depth of knowledge has been appreciated. They have provided advice and assistance pro-actively, timeously and in a manner that is easily understood.’

‘The charities team at Brodies takes in the full range of legal specialisms. Kenneth Pinkerton, provides excellent ‘triage’ advice which is invaluable for charities which may not have the high levels of familiarity with the law required to determine the specialism needed. In addition, Kenneth’s speedy assimilation of issues is a key part of the onward introduction to, for example, the employment team, the property team etc.’

‘Kenneth Pinkerton has deep and extensive knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting on charities both large and small. He is careful to understand the context of those he is advising and asks insightful and helpful questions around the circumstances of issues. Kenneth adopts a strongly strategic and long term approach to ensure charities can protect their purpose and objectives in addition to addressing whatever the core issue may be. His commitment to supporting the third sector is apparent in everything he does.’

‘The team has a broad range of expertise and individuals are good at connecting you to the right person for your needs. They provide freely accessible services and pro bono work as well as paid-for services.’

‘Kenneth Pinkerton is our key contact and he is generous in sharing his expertise, very pragmatic and understands the context that charities work in. He is friendly and easy to deal with as well as having a high standard of professionalism.’

‘Christine O’Neill stands out as being of the highest credibility and expertise. She gets right to the heart of the issue and provides accessible, authoritative advice.’

‘The team is generally very responsive to requests for support whether for existing mutual clients or new pieces of work. The interaction of the Private Client and Family Teams is a real selling point of the firm as they can offer a wider more rounded service to clients.’

‘Mark Stewart is technically excellent but still accessible to clients and good at explaining the finer points without being too bogged down in detail.’

‘Very well regarded in the sector.’

Angela McCulloch is a stand-out partner for expertise in the sector and has friendly approach’.

‘Alan Barr is also very well respected.’

‘Highly responsive, readily available and extremely well briefed and knowledgeable.’

‘Proactive in terms of suggesting solutions and surprisingly modest fee levels.’

‘Shaun George guided us through what we thought was an impossible and unpleasant family situation with outstanding knowledge of the applicable law.’

‘Shaun George proved to be a calming influence in very tense circumstances. He was extremely efficient and confidence inspiring. We felt we were in the hands of a consummate professional.’

‘Exceptionally client focussed combined with some of the best legal advice available.’

‘Lisa Girdwood is exceptionally professional in all respects. Her advice is always presented in a clear and concise manner whilst always looking strategically at the end goal.’

‘Everything is always completed in a very timely basis and phone calls/emails are responded to straight away.’

;Overall Lisa Girdwood is an exceptional talent and a great person to have represent you in family law matters.’

‘Susanne Batchelor produced a report for the court on costs of trust and guardianship, which they did efficiently within the legal aid budget and timescale expected.’

‘Impressive team, very competent especially in complex cross-border probate client work.’

‘Very engaging, proactive, friendly, competent and knowledgeable.’

‘Brodies have a very strong team across the board and can support you at all levels ranging from simple queries to very complex planning and family matters.’

‘Norman Kennedy, partner, is very well connected and can introduce clients to relevant professionals, when required.’

‘Norman Kennedy is very business-minded and understand the commercial aspects of clients matters, and, indeed, may suggest business solutions to clients needs, as well as the legal aspects. He is very professional and has a relaxing manner.’

‘Brodies are very well respected in the Private Client field. Their lawyers are technically able and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Alan Barr is an excellent all-rounder with strong tax skills.’

‘Very flexible to our needs and always looking for ways to improve their service to us.’

‘Relatively good value and able to turn around work in fewer billed hours than competitors.’

‘Alix Bearhop is an excellent advisor and is willing and able to give opinions on the level of legal risk around decisions rather than just always push for the most conservative position.’

‘Detailed knowledge of land agreements for renewable installations based on many years’ experience, and acting for landowners and developers. Thorough and diligent, fully committed.’

‘Kirsty Macpherson – drive, dedication, commitment, expert knowledge.’

‘Claire Reid – thorough, easy to work with, responsive, good manner, pragmatic.’

‘This firm always responds within 24 hours. They work with the client to attain the end goals and are approachable and take on any feedback.’

‘Sarah-Jayne McArthur is a credit to her company with prompt responses, efficient and collaborative working style and an open and easy to communicate with manner. I have worked with a vast number of Solicitors and she stands head and shoulders above most for her interpersonal skills and knowledge.’

‘The Brodies LLP oil and gas team are simply unparalleled in the oil and gas sector.’

‘Part of what distinguishes Brodies LLP  from other law firms with capabilities in this sector, is a suite of practitioners under the experienced stewardship of Clare Munro.’

‘Greg May is without challenge the best-in-class private practice counsel globally, for upstream oil and gas service sector mandates.’

‘The team is focused on the oil and gas sector and everything that involves. They have access to very experienced individuals in other sectors as required, but do not make attempts to bolster their oil and gas offering by holding out personnel who work in other sectors as being oil and gas lawyers simply by virtue of them having carried out a transaction in which an oil and gas company was involved.’

‘Greg May and Sonia Love are valued for their depth of both technical legal and wider industry knowledge, extensive networks and attention to detail. They are friendly and approachable whilst also giving the client the confidence that the matter is being dealt with by experts.’

‘Full service commercial firm but with a strong Scottish and local market/sector perspective.’

‘Sonia Love has a straightforward approach and is enthusiastic and delivery-oriented.’

‘Clare Munro is an industry leader in the provision of oil and gas advice.’

‘Very reactive and give clear and directive advice.’

‘Niall McLean continues to be excellent. He leads by example meaning the team that works with us are also very responsive and helpful.’

‘We really value the proactive advice and support as well as the ability to bring creative solutions to the table.’

‘Brodies has an excellent team in place. They are extremely responsive and able to provide contextual, risk-based advice.’

‘The team at Brodies have a thorough understanding of the Education sector, providing excellent advice in a timely and accessible way.’

‘Jackie McGuire is a standout legal adviser. Her breadth of knowledge is very impressive allied to sound judgement and advice. She is approachable and manages to provide timely and considered advice that is tailored to the needs of the client.’

‘Brodies’ Local Government practice have excelled at all the things that should be simple and obvious, but aren’t always evident when obtaining external legal advice – for example, they have really made an effort to understand what our organisation does and how we are governed; they provide targeted advice which is well written and suitably succinct; and they stick to agreed timescales.’

‘Niall McLean is our lead relationship partner, and is attentive and down to earth. Niall strikes a great balance between having a steady, calm demeanour yet having a positive, can-do attitude. We enjoy working with him because he has both the technical legal skills and the people skills to ensure the work is executed to a high standard.

‘The practice has a number of highly experienced and leading individuals in this field, which in the local government sector is unrivalled to most, if not all of its competitors. Jackie McGuire’s practical experience as a formal Head of Legal brings practical understanding to the legal advice that is provided.’

‘Unrivalled expertise in Scotland for high-quality local government matters – definitely the first choice for advice, both contentious and non-contentious, for private client and local government.’

‘The Brodies team contains individuals who have worked in local government which gives them a very strong understanding of the work and challenges faced by the client. They manage to provide an excellent range of well coordinated input to complex areas of work reflecting the huge range of different issues that local government work can involve.’

‘Brodies are stand-out in terms of their legal knowledge in the area of constitutional and legislative matters. Brodies are my go-to firm for this type of work where Scots law is needed. Their experience is exemplary and their depth of knowledge is highly evident in their clear advice on often complex issues. When they are advising UK Government clients on matters of national or taxpayer importance, they get to the heart of the issues quickly and apply sound judgment to steer the clients in their decision-making on parliamentary matters.’

‘Extremely high level of technical knowledge and quick response time. Brodies also offer real value for money. Charles Livingstone is a standout performer with great technical knowledge.’

‘Christine O’Neill is one of the best lawyers I have come across. Her expertise in her area of law is unparalleled as are her communication skills (both internally and externally). She is very strategic in her thinking and approach. Christine provides a range of skills and expertise that one normally requires a team for.’

‘One of Brodies’ key strengths comes from the breadth and depth of their offering, with quality across their practice areas and the ability to service their clients needs in all key commercial areas.’

‘Charles Livingstone is an astute lawyer with a deep understanding of both the substantive and the procedural issues arising in public law cases, as well as of the political and commercial dimensions of public law litigation on key issues for the economy of Scotland and the UK more generally.’

‘Brodies offers an all-round service with specialist partners in the full round of public law and commercial law. Charles Livingstone is measured and effective and thorough.’

‘The Brodies team are excellent in helping us deal with tricky issues when they arise. Christine O’Neill provides excellent legal advice and is unfailingly patient and helpful.‘

‘Brodies manage shopping centres for us. They are the most commercial lawyers we have dealt with and always deliver solutions.’

‘Brodies have always met deadlines and communicate well and concisely which is key to us. Their approach is a calm and considered one and have the team have always been available to deal with any legal queries and matters that we have.’

‘Tanya Macleod and the team have always been exceptional and the service provided by them is unmatched. They keep us updated on matters and always go over and beyond our expectations.’

‘Brodies Real Estate team stand out in the Scottish market because of the depth of their expertise. They have an unrivalled army of specialists capable of being deployed in an instant to resolve any client legal difficulties. They are cost effective, committed and diligent in delivering cogent solutions that add value.’

‘Johane Murray is peerless in Scottish property law, she leads the market in structuring complicated transactions and dealing with complicated legal issues.’

‘Safe option. Know the market very well and usually have had some involvement with most large RE assets.’

‘Chris McDaid is calm and intelligent.’

‘Colin Morrison was available almost 24/7, worked in an incredibly fast pace and was able to push through all our issues and requirements.’

‘Tracey Menzies and Jenna McCosh provide a consistent high-quality service on complex property matters.’

‘Jenna McCosh is detailed and always very positive and works well in a collaborative manner.

‘Tracey Menzies provides an excellent service.’

‘Having worked closely with Tracey Menzies and Jenna McCosh over a number of years, I feel they are a great team and provide excellent service on complex deals.’

‘The team demonstrates great client commitment, and works well together and with business partners to ensure delivery of work within deadlines. They maintain good awareness and management of multiple workstreams relating to large commercial property transactions.’

‘Jenna McCosh and Tracey Menzies readily make themselves available and are always well-informed on transactional status and related matters for complex transactions, they are reliable and display great commitment in assisting the client, and are effective in proposing or contributing to pragmatic solutions when needed or when unexpected issues arise with transactions, in a manner that protects the clients’ best interests.’

‘Experienced, quick to get to the core of issues and develop a plan for resolution, adapted very well to the restrictions imposed by COVID with no interruption to service.’

‘Practical and pragmatic with a very good understanding of the law. Appropriate partner involvement and support providing excellent value for money. Brodies are also very supportive of their clients and generally tell you how it is.’

‘The team is well organised and knowledgeable but always have the clients’ best interests at the forefront of their considerations.’

‘The individuals have an excellent understanding of technical issues and are able to apply that to the legal issues in a very practical way.’

‘High percentage of value adding activities in terms of helping our internal team understand a new area of industry but inherent knowledge of our own industry was also apparent.’

‘Subject matter experts that give practical commercial advice. Excellent value for money.’

‘Depth of knowledge and direct access to the decision makers in the practice are two of the key attributes that make this team stand out. Linking these with an approach that sees no problem too large or too small to be solved give a client a one-stop shop at all times.’

‘David Arnott is an individual whose depth of knowledge and experience in the construction industry are second to none.’

‘Calm. Measured. Well informed. Always a step ahead of the game. Aware of all pitfalls and challenges. Well connected and totally on top of everything that’s happening in terms of changes in law and governance.’

‘A very good team, with real depth and expertise.’

‘Brodies’ planning team are our most trusted advisers on all matters relating to renewable energy and planning consents.’

‘Their insight, expertise, experience and strategic approach have proved invaluable to us on numerous occasions and they are a key factor in the strength and success of our work.’

‘Brodies have a myriad of experts within their team that can be called upon to give specific advice on a certain area. We cannot recommend Brodies LLP highly enough, they are worth their weight in gold.’

‘Karen Hamilton is excellent. Has a great ability to pick apart a complicated case into manageable parts. She has superb communication skills, understands her client’s needs and offers pragmatic and considered advice.’

‘Neil Collar’s calm, patient and thoughtful manner underpinned by a razor-sharp legal mind make him a joy to work with. He really stands out for his ability to explain the most complex of legal matters, sees the underlying issues and offers insightful solutions.’

‘Neil Collar and Elaine Farqharson Black are both superstars in terms of the Scottish planning world, and to find them both in the same firm is a real result. They both combine encyclopedic knowledge and years of experience, and provide a first-class service to clients.’

‘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.’

‘Iain Rutherford is very responsive and always comes up with practical and commercial advice.’

‘We appreciate their breadth of experience, scope, and expertise.’

‘Martin and his team were excellent to work with – they provided advice which has stood us in good stead as we worked through our project delivery. Their responses have been timely and their interactions with our project team have been positive – very approachable and feedback on which we could rely without needing any subsequent clarification.’

‘Excellent IT/IP sector knowledge which has come in very useful when negotiating complex IT contracts. The team provided first-class support on the drafting and negotiation of a new CRM contract and examination delivery platform, both of huge reputational significance to our organisation.’

‘Martin Sloan has assisted us with a number of complex IT contracts and data protection compliance matters. He has an in depth understanding of our business and is always keen to learn more about it in order to deliver as effectively and efficiently as possible.’

‘Working with Sarah McCormick was easy and straightforward from the beginning to the end.’

‘Sarah McCormick is excellent at what she does and I was lucky to have her advice throughout the process.’

‘The advice was practical and pragmatic, but robust at the same time. I felt that I could always get hold of them when I needed them and there was no questions too simple or basic.’

‘Niall McLean was calm and considered when giving his advice. He understood the pressure points that were making the position difficult for us and released the pressure by providing focused advice and practical answers to our questions.’ 

‘A good knowledgeable team capable of handling all sizes and types of disputes.’

‘Niall McLean is very knowledgeable and commercial.’

‘Robin Mackintosh is knowledgeable and unflappable.’

‘Excellent marine knowledge with the ability to take action and resolve issues before they become difficult.’

‘Nothing is too much trouble even when demanding timescales are imposed. Their knowledge of the law in this subject is second to none.’

‘Brodies’ ability to involve the required expertise to resolve large project development issues is what makes them stand out.’

‘The Brodies team displayed a real hands-on attitude and helped to structure our case logically and sensibly to get us through the inquiry process.’

‘The team really bought into our project and Jackie McGuire in particular brought a real understanding of the needs of a local authority to the table, having previously worked in that sector.’

‘The Brodies team led by Odell Milne along with Scott Logan bring a powerful and unique can-do attitude to their work.’

‘Duncan MacLean is extremely proficient, professional, knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Malcolm Mackay – excellent knowledge of the intricacies of marine law. Identifies quick solutions that ensure issues are resolved quickly.’

‘Brodies have been exceptional with their attention to detail and are very good at keeping us, their client, informed. They bill their fees each month – which we like – and there is a full breakdown of the invoice constituents – no nasty surprises!’

‘The main feature of Brodies we find is the accessibility of staff and the manner of engagement – they are excellent at building a trusted relationship with the client, where they feel almost like partners in your business rather than ‘externals’.’

‘Victoria Anderson is simply brilliant. Incredibly bright and hard working. She leaves no stone unturned on behalf of her clients and is a fantastic tactical thinker. She really is a super star.’

‘Duncan Maclean and Victoria Anderson head up a specialist team dealing with maritime/ offshore cases, as well as other health and safety cases. Their depth of knowledge and experience in this niche area of health and safety practice sets them apart.’

‘Duncan Maclean is extremely knowledgeable, confident when dealing with the authorities and able to command respect.’

‘Laura McMillan is a most capable court practitioner, who is always very well prepared and has the ear of the court.’

‘Clare Bone is exceptional. A recognised leader in the field in Scotland. She handles difficult, complex and high-profile cases with quiet assurance.’

‘Clare Bone is a superstar – it can be said that she personifies the “iron fist in a velvet glove” – her calm and measured approach belies, not only her unsurpassed experience and an encyclopedic knowledge, but also an unwavering determination to get the very best outcome. She is an outstanding solicitor.’

‘The team have been very responsive throughout what has been a fast-paced and ever changing transaction, not only highlighting how changes can impact pension risk, but also how it affects other commercial aspects of the deal.’

‘They endeavor to find the most efficient solution to an issue that meets the legislative requirements, whilst not being overly onerous, and which takes into account the views and challenges faced by all of the parties involved. Overall a pleasure to work with.’

‘They offer a personable approach and deliver clear, concise advice followed by transparent and efficient billing for excellent value.’

‘Juliet Bayne is a breath of fresh air – personable and yet calls a spade a spade; very knowledgeable and suitably bold in getting her views across. She is also politely relentless in seeing things through to a conclusion.’

‘Both Juliet Bayne and Mairi Carlin have acted as really good sounding boards when we have had challenging decisions to present.’

‘Mairi Carlin: Responsive, technical expertise, clear advice.’

‘Jennifer Crawford: Absolutely top-class, stand-out performance in the way that she handled, negotiated and delivered much of the detail.’

‘Juliet Bayne brings excellent knowledge and understanding of the pensions industry to any trustee discussions. She is professional, approachable and delivers time and again.’

‘Excellent cross-section of knowledge over various topics.’

‘Clear and concise advice, especially from partner Lucy McCann.’

‘First-class service from partners and support staff.’

‘Louise Laing knows her subject matter extremely well and always addresses matters promptly.’

‘I have worked with the team for many years and have the utmost faith in their abilities. Lucy McCann was particularly helpful in using past experience and skill in negotiating a fee settlement in a case where I had a finding for costs against the defendant to make sure the insolvent estate I was administering benefited.’

‘Lucy McCann is a gifted negotiator. Tough when she has to be, but there have been a number of occasions where her non-confrontational style has been massively effective.’

‘Shirley Li-Ting balances strong technical skills with excellent commercial skills. Very responsive on client requests and builds strong rapport with clients to navigate difficult situations.’

‘Lucy McCann is very knowledgeable and approachable and will always come up with a solution. Iain Penman is extremely helpful and knows the subject very well. Shirley Li Ting is approachable and will always assist with a query’

‘Deep sector knowledge and a long term relationship provide the opportunity for Brodies to bring added value to our clients by suggesting deal structuring and opportunities.’

‘Andrew Akintewe is our lead partner: very knowledgable and approachable. Calm, considered and thoughtful.’

‘Good quality team across a range of services.’

‘Able to take a commercial view.’

‘We work with Stuart Murray. Stuart has an in-depth knowledge of the hub framework and other infrastructure procurement routes. Stuart also has an engaging personality and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘I have worked closely with Drysdale Graham, Stuart Murray and Sarah-Jane McArthur. I have found them very user friendly. Great in dialogue. Very professional, Very informed of the sector and able to give clear and concise advice’

‘The Brodies project team is well suited to advising public sector clients and is able to provide a wide range of specialist input in a well integrated manner. They have a very good breadth and depth of knowledge that is well conveyed to the client.’

‘Drysdale Graham and Stuart Murray are hugely experienced and knowledgeable. They are always available to assist and provide advice in a very understandable way to the client.’

‘Best Scots law firm. Always my first choice go-to firm.’

‘Strong skills where you need them – real estate, projects, and associated project matters relevant to renewables and other projects. Good understanding of the financing context, so the firm works well in combination with an English law financing.’

‘Michael Stoneham – A true gentleman and someone you can trust.

‘Brodies is the only legal advisor we would consider using for our projects. The level of expertise and commitment to delivering on our requirements is second to none and provides excellent value.’

‘Excellent advice, tailored to the individual requirements and fully based on contractual requirements.’

‘The advice is thorough, detailed and provided swiftly to meet operational needs’.

‘Jackie McGuire is an excellent adviser, she is focussed on the needs of the client and her procurement and health advice is outstanding.’

‘The team were very responsive and provided prompt legal advice.’

‘Phil Hunter has his finger on the pulse of environmental law both in Scotland and the wider UK.’

‘They were always available to speak with/ obtain advice from. Their level of knowledge and professionalism inspired confidence.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the sector and expertise pertaining to lenders’ different requirements.’

‘Great team – very responsive and clearly has a wealth of knowledge about social housing as well as legal aspects of house and development purchase.’

‘Quick response, easily accessible to clients and highly proficient.’

‘Commercially minded, looking for solutions and proactive with ideas to get through potential road blocks.’

‘The team at Brodies has extensive legal and sector experience with a proven track record for delivering complex transactions ahead of expectations.’

‘Their ability to work with various transaction stakeholders through to completion in good order is exceptional.’

‘Chris Dun is an outstanding lawyer – his ability to deliver complex transactions in an efficient and effective manner is always impressive. Chris’ knowledge of the social housing sector and associated legal matters is first class.’

‘Exceptional.’

‘Professional and friendly advice.’

‘Honest and robust advice.’

‘Professional, efficient and courteous in everything they do, often going the extra mile to keep you in the loop.’