Brodies LLP stands out due to its ‘excellent specialist knowledge’ of both contentious and non-contentious mandates relating to projects within the healthcare space, and interactions with the Care Inspectorate. Peter Kelly co-leads the team from Glasgow and is well-known for his vast knowledge of financing matters within the healthcare space, with a particular focus on assisting banks, care homes, and borrowers. Co-head Christine O’Neill works out of the Edinburgh office, utilising her broad experience in healthcare regulation to act in high-profile public inquiries. Fiona McLeod stands out for her expertise in regulatory work and disputes involving vulnerable adults, and dealings with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team at Brodies are extremely helpful and approachable. They provide a very high level of service from individuals who have excellent knowledge in the relevant subject matter. They are very responsive and provide advice on complex matters in a clear and consistent way.’
- ‘Excellent specialist knowledge, strategic approach, understands complexity, wider team of experts to seek support from when required.’
- ‘Grant Strachan has been an excellent advisor, with pragmatic advice and great insight. He’s a pleasure to work with. Grant goes above and beyond to deliver.’
- ‘Commitment of the team to long-standing clients, to ensure background information is applied consistently and efficiently.’
- ‘Breadth of knowledge and experience. Sensitivity within the team to peculiarities and distinctive needs of the client.’
- The whole team at Brodies are exceptional. They are proactive and responsive and take the time to listen and truly understand the matter at hand to offer practical and valuable advice.'
Key clients
- Scottish Government
- Parklands Care Group
- Oakland Care
- Meallmore Care Group
- Northcare Care Homes
- Virgin Money
- Triodos Bank
- Nord LB
- Bank of Ireland
- European Investment Bank
- University of St Andrews
- Professional Standards Authority
Work highlights
Representing the Scottish Government in the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.
Acting for Multiplex in relation to the public inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
Acted for St Philips Care Limited in relation to court proceedings raised by the Care Inspectorate for an emergency cancellation of its registration to provide services to vulnerable adults.
Practice head
Peter Kelly; Christine O'Neill
Other key lawyers
Fiona McLeod; Grant Strachan