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Chambers Review

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Litigation - Scotland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn offers a respected team that is frequently instructed on high-profile contentious matters by a broad roster of clients. The team handles shareholder disputes as well as claims for breaches of contract and warranty. The firm's clients include financial services organisations as well as construction and energy companies, and it is often instructed by international firms on matters involving Scottish law.

Strengths

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pragmatic, friendly and commercially focused. It covers a lot of bases and has always been able to assist, no matter how abstract the query.

This firm is extremely hard-working and committed to getting the best for its clients. The team will go above and beyond to ensure that clients feel heard and supported.

Its ability to strategise is very impressive, seeing all outcomes and determining the best course of action depending on the approach taken. The communication is excellent.

Its advice was delivered promptly, concisely and in commercial terms so non-legal stakeholders could digest the information without the need to interpret any legalese.

The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn puts the client's mind at ease and provides easy-to-understand explanations and advice throughout the process.

Work Highlights

Shepherd and Wedderburn represented Slainte Highland Spirits and The Secret Garden Distillery in breach of warranty claims against the former owners of The Secret Garden Distillery.

Notable practitioners

John Mackenzie has particular experience in disputes regarding the IT sector, as well as those that concern company and partnership law. He can offer clients the benefit of his skills as a solicitor advocate.

Matt Phillip is well regarded by clients and peers alike, especially for his work regarding contractual disputes. He has particular experience handling disputes within the sports sector.

 

He is very thorough, considerate and hard-working. His advice is well thought out and backed up by his own knowledge. He is very in tune with what we need.

 

Matt Phillip is welcoming and reassuring. His advice is pragmatic and I know I can rely on him when I need help.

 

His advice is astute and commercially focused. In a litigation setting, he provides calm assurance that matters will be successfully navigated..

 

Matt is great to work with and quickly understood the business's needs.

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