Entrusted by significant multinational corporates and regional and international authorities, Brodies LLP’s key strengths lie in handling a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious EU and competition law matters. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in subsidy control mandates. The practice is led by Charles Livingstone, whose work spans international merger control issues, antitrust compliance and enforcement work, competition litigation, and market investigations. Christine O’Neill is highly regarded for her expertise in transport infrastructure and competition-related matters, while Jamie Dunne is a go-to adviser for both bidders and public bodies on public procurement issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is approachable, knowledgeable, and very efficient - just what is needed.’
- ‘Brodies LLP have delivered legal support and services to our organisation and extended membership in a collaborative manner, flexing to our often changing demands, in a professional, supportive, and collaborative manner.’
- ‘Jamie Dunne has excellent professionalism in delivering our requirement.’
- ‘The team includes excellent technical lawyers and remains committed to the client during a project.’
- ‘The team can provide simple solutions to complex problems. They always answer the question raised without becoming overly legalistic.’
- ‘Charles Livingstone is fantastic. He is a calm and knowledgeable individual who understands the complexity of this area but can digest it into easy-to-apply advice.’
- Excellent advice, support and assistance from the team who have second to none understanding of complex areas of law and the ability to recognise and tailor their advice accordingly based on what works for our business taking account of its wider operating environment.'
- 'Services are provided to a very high standard and on time. We truly appreciate the team as being an extension to our own team.'
- 'Charles Livingstone and Jamie Dunne stand out amongst their peers given their extensive knowledge of not just applicable law but also how it applies in practice to our business.'
- 'Jamie Dunne - Senior Associate - Exceptional knowledge and delivery.'
Key clients
- The Scotch Whisky Association
- The University of Edinburgh
- James Jones & Sons Limited
- AGS Airports Limited
- Scottish Futures Trust
- Scottish Enterprise
- Highlands & Islands Enterprise
- Falkirk Council
- Stornoway Port Authority
- Stream Marine Training
Work highlights
Advised the Scotch Whisky Association on various competition matters, including reviewing the SWA's policy and controls on the collation of member information.
Assisted APCOA Parking (UK) Limited with a number of procurement challenges to local authority decisions and processes.
Advised Falkirk Council, as lead authority for the Forth Green Freeport, on the application of subsidy control legislation to the Freeport.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Charles Livingstone
Other key lawyers
Christine O'Neill; Jamie Dunne