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Christine O'Neill KC
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Lawyers profile | UK 2026: Administrative & Public Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Defamation/Reputation Management, Education: Institutions, Public Inquiries , Parliamentary & Public Affairs, Professional Discipline, Data Protection & Information Law, Healthcare, Public Procurement
Christine O'Neill KC
Ranked in 10 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland

18 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Scotland

10 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Defamation/Reputation Management

Scotland

6 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Education: Institutions

Scotland

6 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

3 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Parliamentary & Public Affairs

Scotland

11 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Professional Discipline

Scotland

6 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Data Protection & Information Law

Scotland

6 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Healthcare

Scotland

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Public Procurement

Scotland

1 Years Ranked

About

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UK

Career

Christine is Chair of Brodies LLP and a recognised expert on public and constitutional law issues in Scotland. She is an accredited mediator and a solicitor advocate. Her hallmark is developing strong client relationships and providing clear, practical advice. Christine was appointed as Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2020.

Christine advises clients on legislation and statutory interpretation, the powers and duties of public bodies including the Scottish Parliament, and freedom of information laws and data protection. She acts for a range of commercial and public sector clients including the Scottish Government, BBC Scotland, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Gambling Commission and the Scottish Qualifications Authority. She is a member of Brodies' Charities & Third Sector Team, advising the Scottish Charity Regulator and a number of charities. She is also one of Brodies' team of litigators involved in group proceedings.

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill is a partner in the Brodies government, competition and regulation team. She is a prominent administrative and public law practitioner with first-class expertise in high-profile public inquiries and judicial reviews.
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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill practises across a wide range of civil liberties and public law matters. She is a frequent choice for public bodies seeking defence and is experienced in handling some of the most sophisticated and significant cases in Scotland. O'Neill is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's A Panel.

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Defamation/Reputation Management - Scotland

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill KC is one of Scotland's most august lawyers. She acts for leading names in broadcasting and online media as well as individuals and public authorities on the full span of media law and reputation management matters.

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Parliamentary & Public Affairs - Scotland

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill KC heads the parliamentary practice at Brodies and is chair of the firm. She is lauded for acting on government litigation, advising on bill drafting, and is particularly well regarded for her expertise in constitutional matters.

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Education: Institutions - Scotland

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill KC has a broad practice in the sector, advising clients on a range of governance and regulatory issues, including malpractice investigations and judicial reviews. She frequently represents leading universities and public bodies, among others.

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill is renowned for her adept representation of Scottish government and commercial clients in high-profile matters. She is currently instructed as senior counsel in a number of inquiries.
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Professional Discipline - Scotland

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill is chair of Brodies and acts for an array of regulatory bodies in disciplinary matters across the medical, financial and legal sectors. She is a qualified barrister and regularly handles the advocacy for PSA appeals.
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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Chair of Brodies Christine O'Neill is a well-regarded freedom of information lawyer. She is especially adept at supporting clients with highly sensitive contentious cases.
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Healthcare - Scotland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill KC is a well-established presence in the healthcare sector and has notable experience assisting with judicial reviews and inquiries.

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Public Procurement - Scotland

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Christine O'Neill KC was appointed King's Counsel in 2020. She is one of the most admired public law experts in the UK and is experienced in the defending and challenging of procurement decisions.

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Strengths

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Christine inspires complete confidence. She provides decisive and pragmatic advice that is set against the contextual and sectoral backdrop with an eye to future risks and trends.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

She is a true public law specialist.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine has exceptional knowledge and is a first-class KC in her field.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine takes a responsible and solutions-focused approach. She is a trusted adviser in all matters of public law.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine's achievements are tremendous.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is regarded as a standout in this area.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is the leading Scottish public lawyer of her generation for litigation. She is good on her feet during advocacy; she is such an intellectual but is also very intuitive.

Defamation/Reputation Management respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is a great lawyer.

Defamation/Reputation Management respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is an excellent lawyer and at the forefront in her field.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is there whenever we need her.

Education: Institutions respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is incredibly impressive.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine did a very effective job manging her clients' interests.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

She is good on her feet. I'd recommend her.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine O'Neill is an excellent communicator; her expertise across a broad spectrum of legal matters is exceptional and she poses thoughtful questions and offers knowledgeable insights.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine O'Neill has deep expertise and knowledge in this area. She's proactive and comes to us with advice before we need to ask for it.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine O'Neill is highly expert and takes on high level cases.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is well respected.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is a first-rate embodiment of excellence and sensitivity.

Healthcare respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is a very good litigator.

Public Procurement respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Christine is a good practitioner who performs really well in court. She has an impressive and long-established practice.

Public Procurement respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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