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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

Hundreds of staff members at Brodies LLP benefited from a five per cent bonus after the firm enjoyed a 15th consecutive year of growth, with revenue rising by 11 per cent to £126.7 million. The firm's latest accounts, for the financial year ending 30 April 2025, also show that operating profit

With the UK’s most significant inheritance tax (IHT) reforms in nearly two decades set to roll out from April 2025, legal professionals must prepare for an influx of estate planning enquiries, according to a new YouGov survey commissioned by Brodies LLP. The survey of 2,001 UK adults aged 50+

Brodies LLP has appointed seven new partners in its latest round of internal promotions. Private client lawyers Nadine Walton and Stewart Gibson step up to partner, as do construction law expert Amy Pairman, banking and finance lawyer Peter Brading, rural business and natural capital specialist Andr

A new suite of template agreements have been developed and issued to encourage landowner and investor participation in UK woodland and peatland carbon projects. The templates are the outcome of an 18-month collaborative project led by Scottish Forestry in partnership with the IUCN UK Peatland Progra

Brodies LLP has announced the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025. Mr Rutherford will succeed Christine O'Neill KC, who steps down as chair on completion of her fourth, three-year term. Regarded as one of Scotland's leading litigators and an expe

Caoimhe Hunter Blair, a solicitor at Brodies LLP, has been appointed to the 2025 Next Generation Media Lawyers Committee.  A solicitor in the regulation, government, and compliance team at Brodies LLP, she specialises in dispute resolution & risk. She is experienced across regulatory and pu