Brenda Scott > Brodies LLP > Edinburgh, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP
Capital Square
58 Morrison Street
EDINBURGH
EH3 8BP
United Kingdom
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Work Department

Corporate and commercial.

Position

Brenda is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer. Her practice focuses on corporate governance, education and charities. She is a great lateral thinker and gives assured incisive advice.

Brenda leads Brodies’ education team acting for many clients across the education sector which is described in Legal 500 as a ‘responsive‘ team regularly advises higher and further education sector clients as well as local authorities and government agencies on various governance structures, including new governance arrangements and sensitive reputational matters, sector-specific employment, immigration and corporate issues.

Career

Trained Brodies LLP; qualified 1993; partner 1999.

Education

University of Edinburgh (1990 LLB Hons; 1991 Dip LP).

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Public sector > Education

(Leading partners)

Brenda Scott – Brodies LLP

Brodies LLP is noted for its ‘excellent technical expertise’ in handling a broad range of matters for major Scottish higher education institutions. Niall McLean jointly leads the team alongside Brenda Scott, providing support on commercial mandates and student misconduct cases. Chair Christine O’Neill is another active member of the team, advising educational authorities on IP, employment and regulatory matters. Showcasing a ‘breadth of expertise’, Kirstyn Burke assists on major governance issues and Lynne Marr advises on discrimination-related matters.

Scotland > Private client > Charities and not-for-profit

The market-leading practice at Brodies LLP acts for the largest charities, regulatory bodies and higher education institutions in Scotland. Practice head Kenneth Pinkerton has considerable experience in handling the gamut of charity and third sector-related mandates, including governance issues, mergers and reorganisations. With a focus on corporate governance matters, Brenda Scott further bolsters the team’s capabilities, and Christine O’Neill is recognised for her experience as a litigator. Commercial contract specialist Martin Sloan and accredited mediator Lynne Marr are other key members of the team, and Rebekah Leviston is also recommended.