Acting for Scottish, UK-wide and international clients, Aberdein Considine’s practice encompasses disputes concerning commercial contracts, partnerships, and intellectual property litigation. Euan McSherry, leading the department, offers ‘extensive commercial experience’ in the retail, food and drink, and sport industries. Meanwhile, Ross Webb focuses on finance litigation, contractual disputes, and commercial debt recovery, regularly appearing in Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘This is a small firm but is able to provide a level of service and expertise associated with bigger firms. The commercial litigation team is very responsive in potentially dynamic situations.’

  • ‘Euan McSherry is an excellent head of the commercial litigation team. He has extensive commercial experience and is very adept at explaining complex issues to clients.’

  • ‘Choosing AC for commercial litigation guarantees unmatched expertise and innovative solutions. Their team excels in understanding complex disputes and tailoring strategies to client needs. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and diversity, AC sets itself apart. Their collaborative culture ensures clients receive exceptional value and results. In a crowded field, AC stands out as a beacon of excellence, blending traditional expertise with modern innovation.’

  • ‘Paul McIntosh knows banking litigation very well and offers excellent client service. Ross Webb and Euan McSherry are also strong litigators.’

  • ‘Good, solid practice with responsive lawyers.’

  • ‘Ross Webb is a good communicator who keeps us updated with the progress of instructions in good time.’

  • ‘The team can react at short notice to instructions which are time-sensitive and have the requisite knowledge across the team to be able to deal with these instructions. The advice is always focused, specific and considered even where there is pressure to act quickly and respond to urgent court deadlines.’

  • ‘Ross Webb has excellent depth of knowledge across the board. He is able to react quickly and delegate where appropriate but also able to manage instructions and look after those instructions personally.'

Key clients

  • Pfizer
  • Mowi (Scotland)
  • Texo Group
  • Petroineous
  • Kiko UK Limited
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Santander
  • Elevator North East Trust Limited
  • Castle Water
  • AW Elements Limited
  • Broxburn Bottlers
  • Jetlogic
  • Consultiv Utilities
  • Manolete Partners PLC
  • Pogust Goodhead
  • Avant Homes
  • Utility ROV
  • Johnston Carmichael
  • Nicholas Dunn
  • John Inglis

Work highlights

  • Acted for Pfizer Inc in the defence of Court of Session proceedings.
  • Acted for Utility ROV in relation to a multi-million-pound commercial dispute.
  • Acted for Mowi Group in relation to a business critical action.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Euan McSherry

Other key lawyers

Ross Webb, Paul McIntosh, Alan Jones, Elaine Elder