"Niall is impressive; excellent technical knowledge and a calm demeanor." Legal 500 UK 2025
Partner & Solicitor AdvocateNiall McLean
Rated by Chambers UK as a Star Individual in Administrative & Public Law
Chair & PartnerChristine O'Neill KC
"Charles covers a lot of ground, he is a very steady and firm set of hands." Chambers UK 2025
PartnerCharles Livingstone
The team is at the top of its game and able to advise on the most complex, sensitive and contentious matters. Their calm approach is hugely reassuring and allows them to get the job done.
Chambers UK 2024
Our public law and regulatory experts help to address legislative, economic and political developments, driving improvement in services, securing value for money and delivering change.
We advise local authorities, public bodies and commercial clients on all aspects of public law, from legislative matters and parliamentary advice, through to judicial review, local government, public procurement and statutory appeals, as well as raising and defending regulatory enforcement action.
Made up of accredited specialists, solicitor advocates, and lawyers with in-house local authority insight and experience in shaping law at the highest level, our public law and regulatory practice is sought by clients for politically, commercially and personally sensitive matters, as well as for those issues that are high profile and have the ability to significantly change the policy and constitutional landscape.
The lawyers are basically an extension of our team and showcase an in-depth understanding of our team. They speak our language and provide deep knowledge of our organisation.
Chambers UK 2025
Brodies provide excellent support based on clear knowledge of client organisations as well as operational and policy contexts.
Chambers UK 2025
They have consistently provided valuable insight and guidance that has been highly relevant to our specific situations, with an impressive degree of both responsiveness and sensitivity.
Chambers UK 2024
Exceptional knowledge of a relatively obscure area of the law relating to regulatory affairs in the public sector.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Public Law & Regulation key highlights
- Two of our solicitor advocates are standing juniors to the Scottish Government.
- Our team includes one of just three accredited specialists in procurement in Scotland.
- We act for a number of Scottish and UK Regulators which provides us with excellent insight into their approach to regulation.
- Our local government practice covers all areas of local authority service delivery including education, social care, housing, roads, and environmental and planning services.
- We regularly advise commercial clients facing challenges by regulators including in the social and health care sectors and in relation to environmental regulation.
- Clients in range of sectors welcome our advice and support on governance and decision-making.