Brodies LLP‘s full-service offering spans the full spectrum of insolvency mandates including both contentious and non-contentious issues across both domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters. The team fields a deep bench of experienced individuals attracting well known names in the energy, retail, and leisure sectors. Leadership is shared between Lucy McCann, who uses her litigation expertise to represent clients in high-profile and complex disputes, and Peter Kelly, whose extensive knowledge of corporate restructuring attracts clients from the retail, hospitality, and food and drink sectors. Elaine Petterson is active across the real estate aspects of the team’s work. Shirley Li-Ting secures the team a slew of cross-border transactional instructions, while Jamie Nellany and Louise Laing regularly work with insolvency practitioners, lenders, and corporates.
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‘The team were great at communicating throughout the litigation process and explaining in a way which made sense during this complex matter. It was obvious they were very knowledgeable in this area and had a good strategy in the best course of action to ensure a great result for us as the client.’
‘Lucy McCann and Sarah Wilson were both very personable and enjoyable to work with as a client. Their friendly approach was much appreciated during the litigation and they were able to make the process a lot easier to understand. They received an amazing result in recovering all our debt owed.’
‘Louise Laing is always at the end of the phone when I require to discuss something complex or that I've not encountered before. Nothing is too much trouble and she ensures a comprehensive solution is reached as promptly as possible.’
‘Well respected and established team with good representation across Scotland. Good collaboration amongst other service lines i.e. the construction sector team.’
‘Shirley Li-Ting - experienced restructuring solicitor, always balances technical with commercial matters and takes a pragmatic approach. Lucy McCann - well respected and highly capable litigator. Louise Laing - experienced and highly technical restructuring solicitor.’
'Good Scottish law firm with a strong, well established insolvency team.'
'Large, skilled and experienced team.'
'Shirley Li-Ting is excellent. Highly experienced, commercial and pragmatic during a difficult case. A pleasure to work with.'
'Very strong team with excellent technical (and practical) credentials across the board.'
'My main points of contact are Lucy McCann and Shirley Li Ting. Both are very approachable and liaise closely with me as their client throughout the process.'
Key clients
- Enable Scotland
- GoFibre
- Interpath Advisory
- Scottish Enterprise
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency
- FRP
- Teneo
- Johnston Carmichael
- Grant Thornton LLP
- Smith & Williamson LLP
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lucy McCann; Peter Kelly
Other key lawyers
Elaine Petterson; Shirley Li-Ting; Jamie Nellany; Louise Laing; Sarah Wilson; Nicky-Ray Watson; Andrew Scott; Jennifer Guy