"Standout intellect combined with a practicality and candour." Legal 500 UK
Chair & PartnerChristine O'Neill KC
"Niall is a brilliant lawyer with the ability to stay calm in all situations." - Chambers UK 2025
Partner & Solicitor AdvocateNiall McLean
Manages our public sector client relationships and collaborates with colleagues across the firm.
Government & Business Relationship ManagerCatriona Ramsay
Catriona Ramsay
Government & Business Relationship Manager
Our cross-practice government and business team (GBT) includes colleagues with expertise in real estate, construction, central and local government, renewable energy, social and affordable housing, banking and finance, education, planning, and infrastructure.
Our knowledge of the regulatory environments within which our clients operate in the private sector, in government at central and local level, and in bodies governed by public/administrative law, coupled with our understanding of what really matters from a risk management, commercial and reputational perspective, allows us to provide succinct and tailored advice and support across all sectors:
- to regulators as well as the regulated;
- to service providers as well as their customers;
- to those covered by the procurement regime as well as companies to which contracts are awarded.
The GBT is led by partners Christine O'Neill KC and Niall McLean, supported by Catriona Ramsay, our government and business relationship manager.
Brodies consistently add value to what we do. They are available, efficient, approachable and focused on what the client wants and needs, tailoring themselves to deliver on that.
Chambers UK 2025
The standard of service is exceptionally high, tailored at the right level. Clients always feel well-supported, encouraged and have full confidence in Brodies.
Chambers UK 2025
The team is accessible, reactive and able to work to demanding timescales. The advice given is practical, thoughtful, well-researched and understandable.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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