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Duncan Cathie
Duncan advises on a broad spectrum of corporate work, regularly advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, investments, reorganisations and general company and corporate law issues. He also specialises in domestic and international franchising.
As well as leading corporate transactions, Duncan has become a trusted advisor for many of his recurring clients, inputting into board level decisions and collaborating with them to help shape corporate strategy. Duncan regularly advises on transactions and matters with international elements, including managing implementation and enforcement of a network of cross border franchise contracts that govern a client's operations in over 40 countries and across 6 continents.
Living Brodies' values
Clients appreciate Duncan's combination of calm & pragmatic advice, commercial accumen and collaborative approach.
Highlights
- Recognised as a Recommended Individual for Corporate and Commercial (Edinburgh and Glasgow) by Legal 500 UK 2025.
- Ranked for Franchising by Chambers UK 2025.
- Gained experience working in-house on secondment with a large corporate client.
Rankings
- Ranked for Franchising by Chambers UK 2025.
- Recognised as a Recommended Individual for Corporate and Commercial by Legal 500 UK 2025.
I have found Duncan Cathie to be a very diligent and hardworking lawyer, who will go to great lengths to deliver for clients. Duncan always impresses with his technical knowledge and expertise, and has a strong understanding of the financial aspects of a corporate transaction.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Duncan strengthened and protected us in our document, showing us where we should push; his knowledge base on franchising is unreal.
Chambers UK 2025
I would like to give special praise to Duncan Cathie specifically for his expertise, dedication and communication skills throughout the entire sale process. Without Duncan, I don't believe we would have ever have become comfortable enough to push the deal through considering the complexity of dealing with non-UK entities and share purchase agreements.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Duncan is super-responsive, efficient, unflappable, very imaginative and create. He has the required steel under a charming and cheerful exterior.
Chambers UK 2024
