Opt-out group proceedings: significant changes ahead for Scotland?

Opt-out group proceedings: significant changes ahead for Scotland?

By Craig Watt and Graeme MacLeod, Brodies LLP Scotland could be on the brink of a major legal shift that businesses cannot afford to ignore. The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) is considering introducing an opt-out system for group proceedings, a move that would make collective claims easier to pursue…

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Legal Lessons from Lando Norris’ F1 Victory: IP, Contracts, and Technology at Full Speed

Andy Nolan and Ally Burr, Brodies LLP On Sunday 7 December, Lando Norris became the 35th Formula 1 World Champion, clinching the championship by two points over Max Verstappen in a tense final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. But beyond the sporting achievement and champagne celebrations, the win is a…

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Brodies adds to its construction practice with partner appointment and opens Leeds office

UK top 50* law firm Brodies LLP has appointed new partner Bill Barton and will be opening an office in Leeds to support the growth of its construction practice. Bill has specialised in contentious and non-contentious construction law for over 30 years. With experience across a broad range of sectors,…

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Campaign gains momentum to bring Scotland’s property experts to MIPIM in 2026

Scotland is gearing up for a powerful return to the global stage at MIPIM 2026 – the annual real estate conference in France – as property experts come together to accelerate plans to put Scotland back on the map for global investors. Earlier this year, a taskforce of leading businesses and…

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Brodies enhances leading oil and gas team with new partner appointment

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has boosted its market leading oil and gas practice with the appointment of new partner, Andy Russell. Andy began his legal career at Brodies, undertaking an oil and gas-focused traineeship and qualifying in 2014. Most recently, he served as General…

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Brodies strengthens disputes practice with new partner appointment

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has bolstered its dispute resolution and risk practice with the appointment of new partner, Graeme MacLeod. A first-class litigator, recognised by both Chambers & Partners UK and Legal 500 UK, Graeme brings more than 20 years’ experience in commercial disputes…

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Brodies marks 15 years of consecutive growth with record revenue

UK Top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has reported its fifteenth consecutive year of growth, with revenue rising to £126.7 million for the financial year ending 30 April 2025—an 11% increase from £114.3 million the previous year. Operating profit also grew, reaching over £50 million, up from…

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Brodies LLP named practice of the year at Chambers High Net Worth Awards

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has been named ‘Out-of-London Practice of the Year’ at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards. The honours were presented last night (Thursday 10 July) at a ceremony held at the Tower of London. Judges acknowledged Brodies for the firm’s expertise in…

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Legal sector must brace for inheritance tax overhaul, survey warns

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+ reveals…

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