Ranking tables
Litigation | UK
Scotland
Band 1
Band 3
- BTO Solicitors LLP
- Davidson Chalmers Stewart
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts
- Anderson Strathern
- Gilson Gray LLP
- Stronachs LLP
Band 2
- Iain Rutherford Brodies LLP
- Jacqueline Harris Pinsent Masons LLP
- Sandy Hastie Harper Macleod LLP
- Rosie WalkerGilson Gray LLP
Band 3
- David Kerr Harper Macleod LLP
- Douglas Blyth Burness Paull
- Gary Moffat Burness Paull
- Graeme MacLeod CMS
- Joanna Fulton Burness Paull
- Julie Hamilton Morton Fraser MacRoberts
- Richard McMeeken Morton Fraser MacRoberts
- Sheila Webster Davidson Chalmers Stewart
- Tim Edward BTO Solicitors LLP
- Tony Jones KC Brodies LLP
- Robert McDiarmidStronachs LLP
Band 4
- Euan McSherry Aberdein Considine
- Jody Crockett Burness Paull
- John Mackenzie Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Malcolm Gunnyeon Brodies LLP
- Naomi Pryde DLA Piper Scotland LLP
- Simon Catto Addleshaw Goddard LLP
- Stuart Clubb Shoosmiths LLP
- Brent HaywoodLindsays
- Fraser GeddesAnderson Strathern
- Katrina LumsdaineAnderson Strathern
Associates to watch
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPLitigation2025 | Band 1 |Brodies has a strong litigation group that is highly respected for its involvement in some of Scotland's most high-profile disputes. The firm fields an expert team of solicitor advocates whose deep expertise extends to areas such as banking, insolvency and contractual disputes. The group acts for private sector clients in a whole host of industries and can also provide them with the benefit of significant experience in ADR proceedings.1 Burness PaullLitigation2025 | Band 1 |Burness Paull has a highly regarded litigation team with broad-based expertise covering a range of sectors including telecoms, oil and gas, and financial services. The firm handles significant disputes for an impressive roster of high-profile clients, including frequent engagements on multi-jurisdictional matters. It advises on a wide range of contentious commercial issues and contract disputes, including breach of warranty.1 CMSLitigation2025 | Band 1 |CMS has a respected litigation group particularly noted for its expertise in disputes in the energy and financial services sectors. It is frequently engaged by blue-chip international clients in major litigation and has impressive commercial experience spanning contractual claims and shareholder disputes. The team draws on extensive global dispute resolution capabilities, receiving praise for its cross-border expertise.1 Pinsent Masons LLPLitigation2025 | Band 1 |Pinsent Masons is a dominant force in the market, noted for its highly experienced litigation team and expertise spanning an impressive range of disciplines. It is well placed to handle cross-border matters, leveraging its extensive international network, and advises an impressive client roster including major corporate and financial institutions. The team advises on litigation concerning breaches of contract and directors' duties.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPLitigation2025 | Band 2 |Addleshaw Goddard has a well-respected practice with litigation experience spanning complex contractual, insolvency and fraud claims. Its areas of knowledge include shareholder disputes and breaches of warranty. Lawyers in the team represent companies and private individuals in high-value mandates and are also able to assist them with cross-border litigation.2 Harper Macleod LLPLitigation2025 | Band 2 |Harper Macleod is active in a range of disputes including property, insolvency and sports-related litigation. Its adept group of litigators is able to represent clients at all levels of court in Scotland, with litigators operating from key offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. The team is experienced in handling breach of contract, breach of duties, negligence claims and post-M&A litigation.2 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLPLitigation2025 | Band 2 |Shepherd and Wedderburn offers a respected team that is frequently instructed on high-profile contentious matters by a broad roster of clients. The team handles shareholder disputes as well as claims for breaches of contract and warranty. The firm's clients include financial services organisations as well as construction and energy companies, and it is often instructed by international firms on matters involving Scottish law.
Band 3
3 BTO Solicitors LLPLitigation2025 | Band 3 |BTO Solicitors acts for a variety of clients on litigation, including major corporates, partnerships, business operators and individual shareholders. The firm has particular experience handling shareholder disputes in addition to asset recovery and contractual litigation.3 Davidson Chalmers StewartLitigation2025 | Band 3 |Davidson Chalmers Stewart advises on a comprehensive range of disputes including those that concern contractual issues and breaches of warranty. The team has particular expertise in litigation concerning real estate investment and development. It is also adept at handling disputes where professional negligence is a factor.3 Morton Fraser MacRobertsLitigation2025 | Band 3 |Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts on a varied portfolio of commercial litigation and has particular expertise in advising clients on contractual disputes. The firm's clients include key names from the energy, banking and transport industries, among others.