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Litigation | UK

Scotland

In all regions outside of London, our Litigation sections rank firms and lawyers advising on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, financial institutions and other non-public sector entities, as well as private individuals. The primary focus is contractual litigation and litigation arising out of corporate and commercial arrangements, including shareholder, joint venture, post-M&A and boardroom disputes. We also consider banking litigation matters such as the mis-selling of financial products.

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Band 1

  1. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. CMS
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    CMS
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Pinsent Masons LLP
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    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 2

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    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 LLP
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    Harper Macleod LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. BTO Solicitors LLP
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    BTO Solicitors LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Davidson Chalmers Stewart
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    Davidson Chalmers Stewart
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    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 MacRoberts
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    Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Anderson Strathern
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Gilson Gray LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Stronachs LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3