Brodies LLP is noted for its ‘excellent technical expertise’ in handling a broad range of matters for major Scottish higher education institutions. Niall McLean jointly leads the team alongside Brenda Scott, providing support on commercial mandates and student misconduct cases. Chair Christine O’Neill is another active member of the team, advising educational authorities on IP, employment and regulatory matters. Showcasing a ’breadth of expertise’, Kirstyn Burke assists on major governance issues and Lynne Marr advises on discrimination-related matters.
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- 'The Brodies team provide both sage advice and excellent customer service. They marry the ability to help steer through complex legal matters with a can-do approach to client work.'
- 'Christine O’Neill is always a pleasure to work with, as she marries sound advice with a real sensibility for both the legal and non-legal aspects of the matters in hand. She is also unfailingly patient with our questions and offers a flexibility and availability that, for someone so eminent, is both remarkable and highly valued.'
- 'The team at Brodies are excellent at working in partnership and have developed a genuine and deep understanding for the work we do.'
- 'Niall McLean is impressive, with excellent technical knowledge and a calm demeanor.'
- 'Kirstyn Burke is a pleasure to deal with and always has the answers to questions. She has a real breadth of expertise and works tirelessly to help clients achieve their aims.'
- 'The Brodies team is extremely responsive, even where time is of the essence. They have excellent technical expertise and deliver clear, concise, pragmatic advice.'
Work highlights
- Advising the University of Edinburgh across a broad range of matters, with particular experience advising on governance and student issues.
- Advising the SQA as a core participant in the Scottish Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
- Advising University of Aberdeen on a wide range of real estate and construction related matters.
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Niall McLean, Brenda Scott