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Louise Shiels

Louise Shiels

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Brodies LLP

Career

Louise is a Partner and Head of Brodies Contentious Construction team. She is an accredited specialist in Construction Law, dual qualified in both English and Scottish Law. Louise is highly regarded by her clients and colleagues alike for her commercial awareness, technical ability and work ethic.

Louise regularly represents clients in all forms of dispute avoidance and dispute resolution for high profile, complex disputes, both during the delivery of the project and post completion of the works. Louise is currently engaged in some of the largest, most technically complex construction, engineering and energy disputes in the UK.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction - Scotland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Louise Shiels is well regarded in the market for her experience representing clients in construction litigation. Her areas of expertise include claims for defects and delays.

Strengths

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  • She is amenable, commercial, knowledgeable, with a high level of sophistication and expertise. She has become a really trusted adviser and supporter of our business.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is an informed, practical, direct and dedicated solicitor. She is always impressive.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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