Under the joint leadership of Christine O’Neill KC and Martin Sloan, Brodies LLP‘ extensive media and entertainment offering is sought after by prominent companies in, among other sectors, the music, theatre, arts and broadcasting arenas. O’Neill KC brings expertise in advising on defamation claims and reputation management issues, while Sloan handles commercial matters and a range of IP-focused cases. The ’excellent‘ Niall McLean deals with privacy issues, and Grant Strachan handles advertising matters. Andy Nolan is a key contact for sports companies.
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Testimonials
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‘It’s Scottish-focussed, provides a great range of expertise, and really invests in client relationships. Clear, bold, practical advice.’
‘Christine O’Neill KC is simply brilliant. Niall McLean is sound and practical.’
‘Well-rounded practice.’
‘I worked almost exclusively with Niall Mclean at Brodies and could not have asked for better service. Niall was efficient, understanding, empathetic, and very pleasant to work with. I was also well taken care of by the various staff I came across in my brief encounter.’
‘Brodies are very good at handling tech disputes issues and IP matters.’
‘Niall McLean is excellent - commercial and extremely user-friendly.’
'Niall McLean quickly grasped our concerns and made spot-on recommendations.'
'Strengths include: expertise in media issues and practices, regional knowledge, prompt and thorough communications.'
Key clients
- Meta (Facebook)
- BBC
- DC Thomson
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh International Book Festival
- LST Marketing
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
- National Theatre of Scotland
- Esk Film Services
- Marine and Lawn
- Rewards4 Group
- Racecourse Media Group/Racing TV
- Mercury Sports Management
- Findmypast
Work highlights
Retained by BBC Scotland to provide "on-call" legal advice to journalists and current affairs staff.
Acting as counsel to a global social media platform in relation to commercial litigation, defamation, and IP infringement proceedings.
Advising Edinburgh International Book Festival on its partnership with Waterstones.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Martin Sloan
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christine O’Neill KC; Martin Sloan
Other key lawyers
Niall McLean; Grant Strachan; Andy Nolan; Iain Rutherford; Caoimhe Hunter-Blair