Brodies LLP is well geared to handle a variety of mandates from the transport sector, working on disputes, investigations and transactions. The team’s ‘wide range of expertise’ sees it routinely receive instructions from high-level clients from the road, rail, and shipping sectors. Duncan MacLean leads the firm’s shipping offering and is consistently instructed on both domestic and international matters by a variety of ports, insurers, and corporates. Driving the firm’s roads practice is Karen Hamilton, who is frequently called upon by public sector clients for her expertise in policy, planning, and compensation issues, while Robert Ross is a go to for rail operators and suppliers. Experienced litigator Fehmida Hanif has a strong book of work, focusing on disputes from insurers and corporates.
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‘Strength in depth. It is reassuring to know that there is a wide range of expertise to call upon.’
‘Key strengths - tailored client support- team work hard to get to know your business and ensure they work in a way which supports this.'
‘Malcolm Gunnyeon - outstanding individual. Provides immediate assurance in difficult situations - provides the advice you need.'
‘The people are top class and very knowledgeable, very reassuring.’
‘The team led by Duncan MacLean are very thorough and professional, as a client you feel you have the best representation available and you know your interests are being taken care of.’
‘Brodies strengths lie in their ability to source expertise in all areas of the legal profession.'
‘Their extensive knowledge of maritime law, regulatory compliance, and the Scottish business/legal environment has proven invaluable. Brodies consistently demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail, strategic problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in our business sector.'
'We've had excellent engagement from their partners on projects which you can see in the quality of the outputs.'
'Duncan McLean and Robert Ross have been real assets to the projects we've worked on. They have been transparent and engaging throughout the process.'
'The team has a strong presence in the legal shipping and transportation sector in Scotland and I would consider it a leader in their field of expertise.'
Key clients
- Aberdeen City Council
- Aberdeen International Airport Limited
- Agility Logistics
- AGS Airports Limited
- Albatrans
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads authority)
- Associated British Ports
- AXA XL
- Bank of Scotland
- Beazley
- BP Shipping Ltd
- Borr Drilling
- Caledonian Sleeper
- CalMac Ferries
- City of Edinburgh Council (local roads authority)
- Clarkson Port Services (Clarksons)
- Clyde Marine Services
- Clyde Marine Recruitment
- Clyde Marine Training
- Clydesdale Bank
Work highlights
Advised Port of Ardersier (Haventus Group) on the landmark £100m joint credit facility by UK Infrastructure Bank (now National Wealth Fund) and the Scottish National Investment Bank to develop the port.
Advised ScotRail on a wide range of commercial contracts and other issues following its take-on of the ScotRail operation from Abellio.
Advised drydock operator and RSA as its insurers on ongoing claims arising from the toppling of an offshore vessel in high winds.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karen Hamilton
Robert Ross
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
Duncan MacLean; Karen Hamilton; Robert Ross
Other key lawyers
Malcolm Mackay; Malcolm Gunnyeon; Fehmida Hanif; Victoria Anderson