DLA Piper’s Scottish litigation and regulatory division, under the leadership of Naomi Pryde, advises on litigation matters across the commercial goods, retail, real estate, and other sectors. The group assists corporations, financial institutions, and private equity houses in both domestic and cross-border disputes, including contract and IP disagreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A strong team led by the indomitable Naomi Pryde.’

  • ‘Naomi Pryde is the stand out of the team. She is an excellent lawyer, caring leader and well respected by all her peers.’

  • ‘Naomi Pryde is exceptional. Could not have asked for more.'

Key clients

  • Space Aye
  • Axon Enterprise Inc.
  • Shiseido UK Limited
  • YUGO Student Housing Association
  • Moorbrook Textiles Limited
  • Scottish Friendly Assurance
  • John Menzies Plc
  • MorphPackers Limited
  • Lothian Amusements Limited
  • Heineken UK Ltd
  • Maven Capital UK Partners LLP
  • Peak Scientific Instruments Limited
  • The Football Association of the Premier League
  • Airbus Helicopters S.A.S.
  • Sapphire 16 S.A.R.L. (owners of East Kilbride Shopping Centre)

Work highlights

  • Acted for Axon Enterprise Inc in a critical Data Protection and GDPR review within the Scottish Justice System.
  • Advised Acqualogic NT Ltd in relation to the protection of global intellectual property rights.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Naomi Pryde

Other key lawyers

Alistair Drummond, Stuart Murdoch, James McGachie