The Scottish commercial litigation arm of DLA Piper is equipped to handle group litigation and complex contractual disputes, and is particularly active across the life sciences, tech and financial services sectors. Department head Naomi Pryde is experienced in handling aerospace-related work. Key members of the team include real estate specialist Alistair Drummond and Stuart Murdoch, who is noted for his capabilities in banking litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Naomi Pryde is a standout. She is a powerhouse litigator and a fantastic leader.'
- 'The team has a specialism in space and aeronautics.'
- 'The team has been persistently powerful advocates for change, being part of working groups, promoting good practice and so on.'
Key clients
- Space Aye
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- AXON
- YUGO Student Housing Association
- Moorbrook Textiles Limited
- Scottish Friendly Assurance
- MorphPackers Limited
- Lothian Amusements Limited
- Maven Capital UK Partners LLP
- Peak Scientific Instruments Limited
- The Football Association of the Premier League
- Airbus Helicopters S.A.S.
- Torrisdale Properties
- Astroscale
- Space Rec
Work highlights
Advising Biffa Waste Services Ltd on its high profile claim against the Scottish Government in respect of the Scottish Governments’ failures with the Deposit Return Scheme.
Advising Axon on the eagerly awaited Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC) program is a Scottish government initiative that aims to improve how digital evidence is used in the criminal justice system. The programme is a collaboration between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland.
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Practice head
Naomi Pryde
Other key lawyers
Alistair Drummond;James McGachie; Sarah Cunningham