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Brodies LLP

Partnership

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Brodies LLP

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About

Provided by Brodies LLP

We offer the full range of structuring, formation, restructuring, regulatory, tax, banking & finance and dispute resolution services in relation to partnerships, SLPs, LLPs and their various applications.

With our focused regulatory and tax practices, we can identify potential issues and address them at an early stage. We also have the ability to discuss proposals with our litigation colleagues, meaning that potential sources of conflict can be addressed from the outset.

We work closely with city firms and leading firms in the US and other global fund centres, to assist in the development of cross border arrangements that are robust and workable. As a result of our broad practice and experienced team we bring both technical expertise and extensive market experience to our projects.

Our expertise covers the complete package of lead counsel advice to clients, taking them from initial structuring questions and tax planning, through implementation and assisting with any disputes or restructurings. We provide high quality advice on non-contentious and contentious partnership matters to both UK and overseas clients in connection with a broad range of matters.

Chambers Review

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Partnership - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Brodies handles a wide variety of non-contentious partnership matters, including the setting up of Scottish limited partnerships, group restructurings, joint ventures and SPVs. Continuing to partner with global law firms on cross-border structuring matters, the firm has the additional ability to advise clients on related regulatory and tax matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Brodies continued to advise the Grosvenor Estate on its investment portfolio, including investments in private equity, debt and other funds.

Strengths

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  • They are very knowledgeable on all partnership matters and are a pleasure to work with.

    Partnership respondentUK
  • Brodies are always willing to provide commercial advice on top of the black-letter legal advice.

    Partnership respondentUK
  • They show a command of complex fund structures and provide practical governance advice.

    Partnership respondentUK
  • They are diligent, responsive, commercial and client-focused.

    Partnership respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul McLaughlin
    Band 1Paul McLaughlin

    Paul McLaughlin

    Paul McLaughlin frequently advises asset managers, law firms and financial services clients on the structuring of SLPs and LLPs. He is known for his cross-border work for international funds.

    • Paul is very responsive and provides clear and practical advice.

      Partnership respondentUK
    • Paul is expert in these matters, and is also commercially astute and approachable.

      Partnership respondentUK
    • He is excellent. Whenever we have a novel question, we go to Paul and he figures out the answer. His advice is practical and commercial, on top of his technical expertise.

      Partnership respondentUK
  • Band 2Andrew Akintewe
    Band 2Andrew Akintewe

    Andrew Akintewe

    Andrew Akintewe leads the funds group at Brodies. He specialises in investment funds and corporate finance work, with notable expertise in the use of partnership structures across the sector.
    • Andrew is a fantastic funds lawyer. He has depth of experience and is very commercial.

      Partnership respondentUK
    • He is very analytical and thoughtful, and has a very strong appreciation of the commercial landscape.

      Partnership respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Brodies LLP (2)

Scotland

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