Partner

Alison Bryce

Alison is a partner in the Brodies commercial services practice specialising in intellectual property law and information technology. Alison has over 20 years of experience in advising on complex intellectual property, information technology, data and commercial matters. Alison's practice also covers a broad platform of commercial contracts, including trade mark and patent licensing, complex collaboration arrangements, general technology agreements and payment services.

Alison works with clients in a variety of sectors including food and drink, manufacturing, green energy innovation, technology and financial services including payments and fintech both in the UK and overseas.

Living Brodies' values

Alison ensures that the best interests of clients are served by delivering commercial negotiations and outcomes in a collaborative, approachable and friendly manner.

Highlights

Alison is a regular contributor on the topic of Intellectual Property to the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland.
Alison sits on the executive committee of the Scottish Food Trade Association.
Alison is a lifelong Greenock Morton fan and previously sat on the Board for 4 years.

Rankings

Ranked Band 2 in Intellectual Property in Chambers UK 2026.
Ranked as a Leading Individual for Intellectual Property in Legal 500 UK 2026.
Ranked in Information Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers UK 2026.
Recognised as a Transactions Star by IP Stars 2024.

Alison Bryce is one of Scotland's foremost IP practitioners with many years of experience across a wide range of sectors, and a very practical and commercial approach which makes her advice very user-friendly.

Legal 500 UK 2026

Alison is a brilliant lawyer. Her advice is always top-class and her friendly manner is always evident.

Chambers UK 2026

Alison has been a fantastic support to our business. She truly understands our needs and delivers clear advice on challenging matters.

Chambers UK 2026

Alison Bryce is very experienced and is very good at what she does. She is also a good leader for the Brodies IP Team. She is a trusted adviser.

Chambers UK 2026