Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Litigation

Scotland

2 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Professional Negligence

Scotland

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by Graeme MacLeod

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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.

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Litigation - Scotland

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

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Graeme MacLeod is co-head of the CMS professional negligence department. He 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.

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