Pinsent Masons LLP boasts an ‘extremely experienced team’ with specialists across the banking, financial regulation, property, IT, and other sectors. The department is spearheaded by Joanne Gillies, who advises insolvency practitioners and corporates on distressed debt and recoveries. Jim Cormack KC, a highly reputed solicitor advocate, chairs the firm’s global risk advisory services group, bringing significant expertise in IP, IT, and media. Jacqueline Harris is seasoned in representing clients at all levels in the Scottish Courts, with a particular focus on product liability cases. Based in Aberdeen, Bruce Craig is well-placed to handle disputes in offshore energy and shipping. Laura Crilly is another key member of the team, specialising in financial services and pensions disputes.
Testimonials
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‘A strong, well-resourced team with good quality throughout the roster. One of the premium options for commercial litigation in Scotland that is able to deal with top-end Court of Session work, as well as smaller or more niche matters.’
‘Joanne Gillies is a solicitor advocate with a wide knowledge of litigation and corporate recovery.’
Key clients
- News Corp
- BP plc
Work highlights
- Advised an individual in a case against the Lord Advocate for losses due to a malicious prosecution for fraud-related charges.
- Advised Deepmatter Limited in a contractual, commercial, and intellectual property dispute with The University of Glasgow.