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Pinsent Masons

Litigation

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Pinsent Masons

Rankings

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Litigation - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 damage claims.

Strengths

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  • I found the team to be highly responsive – they were available to discuss updates and status at short notice. I also found them to be knowledgeable and thorough in their reviews.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Pinsent Masons is a high-performance firm in the top tier of the Scottish market. There are few firms able to match its commercial awareness.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Pinsent Masons is pragmatic and quick, with an excellent team that are capable of solving complicated matters.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jim Cormack
    Band 1Jim Cormack

    Jim Cormack

    Jim Cormack KC represents clients in disputes concerning a variety of commercial agreements, with notable expertise in the transportation and energy sectors. He is a solicitor advocate, an accredited mediator and head of the firm's risk advisory services group.

    • Jim really brings a court room dynamic and common sense to everything.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 2Jacqueline Harris
    Band 2Jacqueline Harris

    Jacqueline Harris

    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.
    • She has good commercial awareness and converts issues into business language.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Jacqueline Harris is experienced, pragmatic and very client-friendly.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Associates to watchBrian Grierson
    Associates to watchBrian Grierson

    Brian Grierson

    Brian Grierson is recognised for handling contractual disputes and damage claims.

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