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Graeme MacLeod

Graeme MacLeod

UK 2026

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About

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Career

Graeme MacLeod is a partner in our Disputes Team in CMS Edinburgh, which is recognised as a market leader in Scotland. He specialises in commercial litigation and professional negligence claims, and advises banks, corporates, public bodies, professional firms and insurers about a variety of disputes across both fields.

A lawyer with the firm since 2002, Graeme acts for clients in high value commercial disputes in Scotland's Supreme Court, Court of Session and Sheriff Courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration. He is well regarded for his expertise in banking, regulatory, commercial contract and fraud-related matters, and for his knowledge of insolvency litigation. His wide-ranging practice encompasses claims ranging from judicial review of regulatory bodies to intellectual property infringement and from international asset recovery to defamation. He has a particular interest in the developing area of class actions and the related area of data breach claims.

His work in the professional indemnity sphere involves the defence of claims for professionals and their insurers across a broad spectrum of both traditional and emerging professions. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in claims against solicitors and advocates.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Litigation - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Graeme MacLeod has significant experience handling high-value shareholder and contractual disputes. His broad expertise also extends to fraud and insolvency-related matters, as well as cross-border cases.

Professional Negligence - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Graeme MacLeod advises a range of clients, including insurers and other professional firms, as well as banks and public bodies. He is particularly adept at representing lawyers and law firms against the professional indemnity claims made against them.

Strengths

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  • Graeme MacLeod is very experienced, has a strong technical mind and strives to achieve positive results. He is a pleasure to work with and always available whenever an urgent situation occurs.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is very measured, deliberate and thoughtful in providing information. Graeme is organised and informed, makes sure of his facts and presents them well.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Graeme MacLeod quickly understands the client's aims and is creative in his approach to achieving the desired goals.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Scotland

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