The ‘responsive, reassuring and highly astute’ team at Brodies LLP advises key public and private entities across the transportation, maritime, energy and construction sectors. Clare Bone leads the practice, and is noted for her strong track record in handling fatal accident inquiries and HSE investigations, drawing on her past experience as a prosecutor. Malcolm Gunnyeon excels at transport and energy safety litigation, while Victoria Anderson is noted for her corporate expertise, advising on internal investigations and compliance. Ramsey Hall left the firm in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Malcolm Gunnyeon typically turns around initial instructions on the day they are given. This is impressive and helps us greatly in meeting our own clients' expectations.’
- ‘The team from Brodies clearly explained the situation we were in and provided their detailed plan of action to guide us to the best possible solution. When you find yourself in a difficult situation, you need a legal team that listens to your concerns and opinions and is readily available. With the Brodies team, we were reassured by their clear thinking.'
- ‘The health & safety team at Brodies are responsive, reassuring and highly astute.'
- 'An exceptional team. Dedicated, and with a close eye on the detail. Superb at client relationship management.'
- 'A very reliable, supportive and knowledgeable health and safety team who can/do provide the support that you need following an accident or incident or intervention by the enforcing authorities.'
- 'They are always well presented and well prepared for meetings, provide regular updates and make you feel at ease.'
- 'For me, it is having the confidence that there is somebody at the end of the phone who you know will be able to help you.’
- 'The team have always been there when I need them and there is always a member of the team available when I need them. They are very professional in their approach, their quality of service is exceptional and I would recommend them to any business needing their skills and expertise.'
- 'Paul Marshall provides pragmatic advice.'
- 'The Brodies team, collectively, is a delight to work with. They are always fully conversant with the facts of a case, knowledgeably apply the relevant law and are pragmatic in arriving at the best bespoke solution in the circumstances.'
Key clients
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Rathburn Chemicals
- Pentland Ferries
- RJ McLeod
- Merchant Homes Ltd(in liquidation)
- Lt Col and WO2, HM Armed Forces
Work highlights
Representing RJ Macleod (Contractors) Limited at a Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of a 10-year-old boy who fell down a manhole on its site.
Acting for two serving members of the armed forces at a Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of a student at a sniper training course at Tain Air Weapons Range.
Advising Network Rail in relation to the Fatal Accident Inquiry in relation to a train derailment near Stonehaven in August 2020.
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Practice head
Clare Bone
Other key lawyers
Malcolm Gunnyeon; Victoria Anderson; Paul Marshall; Amy Anderson