Specialising in non-contentious telecoms and major tech procurement initiatives, the ‘well organised’ Brodies LLP practice routinely acts on behalf of clients in the software, transport, and energy sectors. The team is experienced in bids for public infrastructure funding relating to broadband and telecoms projects, as well as in complex cybersecurity disputes. Co-leading from Edinburgh, Grant Campbell and Martin Sloan bring extensive expertise in data protection and regulatory compliance matters to the group, while Iain Rutherford is an expert on outsourcing claims for customers and suppliers. From Glasgow, Alison Bryce focuses on the food and drink space, while Edinburgh-based Robert Ross is knowledgeable on contractual arrangements.
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Testimonials
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‘Approachable, easy to work with, well organised.’
‘Iain Rutherford has great industry knowledge and client manner. Always homes in on the key points.’
- 'Large team with skilled specialists. They react quickly and are willing to go above and beyond.'
- 'Alison Bryce provides prompt responses and excellent pragmatic solutions.'
Key clients
- Connexin
- GoFibre
- CGI
- CapGemini
- WNS
- Accel-KKR
- ResDiary
- DC Thomson
- Findmypast
- Edrington
Work highlights
Advising Connexin on its successful £58.6m Project Gigabit bid for UK Government funding to deliver gigabit capable broadband to over 30,000 homes and businesses in Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire.
Advising Scotrail Trains on a number of IT procurement projects.
Advising technology focussed private equity firm Accel-KKR on a numerous transactions in the SaaS sector, including the merger of Payprop and Reapit.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Grant Campbell; Martin Sloan
Other key lawyers
Iain Rutherford; Alison Bryce; Robert Ross; Rachel Lawson; Ally Burr