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Christine O'Neill KC
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Lawyers profile | UK 2025: Administrative & Public Law, Parliamentary & Public Affairs, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Public Inquiries , Education: Institutions, Defamation/Reputation Management, Professional Discipline, Data Protection & Information Law, Healthcare, Public Procurement
Christine O'Neill KC
Ranked in 10 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland

17 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Parliamentary & Public Affairs

Scotland

10 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Scotland

9 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Education: Institutions

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Defamation/Reputation Management

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Professional Discipline

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Data Protection & Information Law

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Healthcare

Scotland

3 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Public Procurement

UK-wide

12 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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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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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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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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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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Professional Discipline - Scotland

2
Band 2
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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Defamation/Reputation Management - Scotland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill KC is chair of Brodies and 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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Healthcare - Scotland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill is chair of Brodies. She has notable experience assisting with judicial reviews and inquiries.
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Public Procurement - UK-wide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Christine O'Neill KC chairs the firm and was appointed Queen's (now 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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Her ability to give sage advice that is both a clear interpretation of the law and sensitive to clients’ needs and challenges makes for a highly trusted and valued relationship.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

Christine provides high-quality advice and customer focus which are enhanced by a deep understanding of organisational and policy contexts.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

Christine is exceptional at untangling very complex problems.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

Christine is knowledgeable and focused. She is an extremely hard worker.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK

Her ability to give sage advice that is both clear and shows sensitivity to clients’ needs and challenges is a blend that makes her highly trusted and valued.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK

Christine O’Neill’s eminence is evident when you work with her. She gives sage advice that is clear and shows sensitivity to clients’ needs creating a highly trusted and valued relationship.

Education: Institutions respondent
UK

Christine O'Neill gave fantastic support and advice with a high degree of awareness of organisational, policy and political context.

Education: Institutions respondent
UK

Christine O'Neill is a true expert in her field who is extremely personable and easy to work with. She is a standout practitioner of huge technical ability with a modest and down-to-earth approach.

Education: Institutions respondent
UK

Her ability to give sage advice that is both a clear reading of the law whilst showing a sensitivity to clients’ needs and challenges makes for a highly trusted and valued relationship.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
UK

Christine O'Neill is very capable of understanding when arguments can hold water or not. She has worked with a lot of sensitive stuff and has good experience.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
UK

Christine's advice is second to none.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
UK

Christine O’Neill’s eminence and expertise are evident when you work with her.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
UK

Christine is an excellent lawyer. She is very astute.

Parliamentary & Public Affairs respondent
UK

She was the perfect person to have worked on our enquiry.

Public Inquiries respondent
UK

Her ability to give sage advice that is a clear reading of the law whilst showing a sensitivity to clients’ needs and challenges is a blend that makes for a highly trusted and valued relationship.

Public Inquiries respondent
UK

Christine is excellent at everything she does.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
UK

Christine is an outstanding specialist who provides pragmatic and commercial advice underscored with real expertise in her field.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK

Christine is a consummate professional and manages to deliver legal advice to non legal individuals in language that is easily understood. She is very approachable and accessible.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK

Christine delivers complex advice with a compelling authority. She's a class act.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK

Christine is a very good lawyer. She is very pragmatic and has excellent knowledge.

Defamation/Reputation Management respondent
UK

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