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Brodies LLP has strengthened its real estate practice with the appointment of Andy Tyler as a partner. He has built a broad real estate practice advising developers, investors, funders and occupiers across a range of sectors. He is particularly recognised for his work in the living sector, including

Brodies LLP has entered into a strategic partnership with Legora, agentic operating system for legal professionals, following a three-month pilot across the firm, becoming the first law firm headquartered in Scotland to adopt the platform.  The decision follows a "rigorous evaluation process",

Each year, universities welcome thousands of new students. While attention is often focused on academic transition and student welfare, less consideration is given to the legal consequences that can arise when criminal allegations are made against students, writes Neil Hay. Increasingly, allegations

Brodies LLP has recorded its sixteenth consecutive year of growth, reporting revenue of £138.8 million for the financial year ending 30 April 2026, up 11 per cent from £125.3m the previous year. All the firm’s core practice areas: banking and finance, corporate and commercial, disp

Gary Sturrock comments on a Supreme Court case which has clarified the scope of the Hague Convention’s “grave risk” exception, holding that a child’s own views are relevant to assessing whether a return would place them in an intolerable situation, while at the same time conf

Staff at Brodies LLP will take on part of the Camino de Santiago this summer to raise money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

In its regular horizon scanning for securities litigation trends, Brodies has identified three recent events that combine to increase the risk of securities litigation. With the market volatility seen so far this year, shareholders may look towards the companies who issued their shares to recover an

Brodies LLP has announced the appointment of six new partners following its latest round of promotions as well as the appointment of a new chief financial officer.

A new report offers an in‑depth analysis of how investors, developers and advisers are navigating the next phase of the global shift toward net zero. Drawing on research conducted in collaboration with Infralogic, with 100 UK‑based senior executives, financial sponsors, developers and general co

Brodies LLP has added to its corporate crime practice with the appointment of new partner Neil Hay. Mr Hay is recognised for his expertise in criminal law and financial crime where he provides strategic legal advice and specialist court representation for individuals, companies and organisations und

Brodies LLP has appointed new partner Bill Barton and will be opening an office in Leeds to support the growth of its construction practice. Mr Barton has specialised in contentious and non-contentious construction law for over 30 years. With experience across a broad range of sectors, including ind

Brodies LLP has boosted its oil and gas practice with the appointment of new partner Andy Russell.  Mr Russell began his legal career at Brodies, undertaking an oil and gas-focused traineeship and qualifying in 2014. Most recently, he served as general counsel and head of the legal and governan

Brodies LLP has bolstered its dispute resolution and risk practice with the appointment of new partner Graeme MacLeod. Mr MacLeod brings more than 20 years’ experience in commercial disputes and professional negligence. With expertise in managing high-value, complex litigations, he specialises

Kate Bradbury reflects on the Scots family law bible as it turns 40. Built to last… and that it was. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. To this day, it remains the legislative bible for Scottish family law practitioners advising clients on separation and di

Brodies LLP has again been recognised for its advice to clients on high value personal and family matters in the latest edition of the Chambers UK High Net Worth Guide. The firm achieved a band 2 ranking in a new UK-wide category for landed estates, and also moves up to band 3 for UK-wide family/mat