Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0141) 567 8400Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons is a dominant force in the market, noted for its highly experienced litigation team and expertise spanning an impressive range of disciplines. It is well placed to handle cross-border matters, leveraging its extensive international network, and advises an impressive client roster including major corporate and financial institutions. The team advises on litigation concerning breaches of contract and directors' duties.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for Imran Ahmad who sought damages after a malicious prosecution by the Lord Advocate from fraud-related charges in a claim worth £75 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would return to Pinsent’s for this type of representation; their client service was excellent."
"The Pinsent Masons team is exceptional and shows an impressive ability to get to grips with complex energy sector disputes which requires an in-depth knowledge of how these projects are set up."
"What makes Pinsent stand out is the degree of thought leadership; they're able to communicate not just on an adversarial manner with other firms, but also in a collaborative way with our peers."
"There's outstanding bench strength across the team and superb partners. It's top-tier in Scotland and our go-to choice for complex litigation."
"If something needs to be responded to quickly, it will be by the firm."
"I would return to Pinsent’s for this type of representation; their client service was excellent."
"The Pinsent Masons team is exceptional and shows an impressive ability to get to grips with complex energy sector disputes which requires an in-depth knowledge of how these projects are set up."
"What makes Pinsent stand out is the degree of thought leadership; they're able to communicate not just on an adversarial manner with other firms, but also in a collaborative way with our peers."
"There's outstanding bench strength across the team and superb partners. It's top-tier in Scotland and our go-to choice for complex litigation."
"If something needs to be responded to quickly, it will be by the firm."
Notable Practitioners
Jim Cormack KC represents clients in disputes concerning a variety of commercial agreements, with notable expertise in the shipping and energy sectors. He is a solicitor advocate, an accredited mediator and group head of the firm's risk advisory services group.
"Jim Cormack KC is exceedingly astute, exceedingly fair and has the enviable ability to explain a position in layman’s terms and give an honest insight into the prospects of success."
"He has outstanding knowledge and experience. You are in very safe hands with Jim."
"Jim is easy to work with."
Jacqueline Harris advises on a broad range of disputes and has particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. She is a solicitor advocate who is very familiar with representing clients at all levels of court.
"Jacqueline's phenomenal. She has a mind like a filing cabinet and is a very impressive and experienced operator. She's never blasé and is always engaged. She's been there and done it."
"She is very impressive."
"Jacqueline is very good at taking a higher level approach. She takes the overarching view and talks a lot more about strategy and management."
Brian Grierson is recognised for handling contractual disputes, banking litigation and public law matters.
"Brian is legally very astute and has great instincts. I trust his judgement."