Chambers Review
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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn handles administrative and public law instructions for a wide range of regulators, public bodies and commercial clients. The firm has particular expertise in regulatory investigations and defending the decisions of regulators being challenged by statutory appeals.
Strengths
The Shepherd and Wedderburn team provide clear, concise and detailed advice on Scottish law and procedure, and the service is invaluable and very prompt.
The lawyers at Shepherd and Wedderburn show commitment to the business of their clients. They are able to clearly communicate complex areas of law.
Shepherd and Wedderburn are highly responsive to their clients' needs and have knowledgeable expertise in their field. They have provided clear and sophisticated legal advice.
Work Highlights
Shepherd and Wedderburn continues to advise the Standards Commission for Scotland on its approach and application of human rights law to investigations into local councillors.
Notable practitioners
Gordon is a terrific lawyer.
Natasha Durkin is a senior associate at Shepherd and Wedderburn who specialises in advising clients on regulatory investigations and judicial reviews. She has particular expertise in the energy sector.
She is an excellent lawyer.