Praised for its ‘commercial approach to debt recovery’, the team at Brodies LLP regularly provides litigation and enforcement services to major local and national public companies, including automotive industry clients. Iain Rutherford, Stephen Goldie, and Marianne Griffin jointly lead the team, leading on high-profile commercial litigation cases, enforcement issues, and portfolio management mandates. Another key member of the team, Frank Johnstone boasts ’exceptional knowledge’, assisting with the full range of services for long-term clients. Laura McMillan  and Lauren Kerr are also recommended, regularly assisting debt collection agencies and banking clients.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The debt and asset recovery team at Brodies have extensive knowledge in helping deliver cost effective strategies for the recovery of the most difficult debts.’

  • ‘Frank Johnstone and Marianne Griffin have exceptional knowledge and a real focus on putting their clients first, offering advice to maximise results.’

  • 'The team culture is always one of bringing a commercial approach to debt recovery. The Brodies team are encouraged to ask questions and understand the issue and end goal, allowing the most appropriate solution to be offered.'

  • 'Marianne Griffin has always been a great source of knowledge for us, and has always made herself available wherever and whenever she has been needed. She does not hesitate to be proactive with advice, and is quick to take us through legal changes and how they are likely to impact us.'

  • 'Frank Johnstone is quick to engage with us, and his depth of experience and knowledge gives us exceptional comfort.'

  • ‘Brodies provide clear and commercially focused legal advice.’

  • ‘Marianne Griffin is very responsive and has a good understanding of the motor finance industry.’

  • ‘All team members provide an excellent service and are up to date with the cases they manage. They are engaging and supportive when advice is needed.' 

Key clients

  • Scottish Water Business Stream
  • PRA Group
  • Toyota Financial Services
  • CA Auto Finance UK
  • MotoNovo Finance

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iain Rutherford, Stephen Goldie, Marianne Griffin

Other key lawyers

Frank Johnstone, Laura McMillan, Lauren Kerr