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Construction & Engineering
Head of Dispute Resolution and Risk & Partner
Louise Shiels
Louise is Head of Dispute Resolution and Risk and Head of Brodies Contentious Construction Team. She is a recognised expert in dispute resolution, gained from circa 20 years' experience of dealing with highly contentious, high profile, complex disputes throughout the UK and internationally. Louise is dual qualified in both English and Scottish Law.
Louise regularly represents clients, both domestically and internationally, in all forms of dispute avoidance and dispute resolution. Louise is currently engaged in some of the largest, most technically complex construction, engineering and energy disputes in the UK. She leads and advises on high value disputes and provides strategic advice to help clients achieve the best possible outcome. She is highly regarded by her clients and colleagues alike for her commercial awareness, technical ability and work ethic.
Living Brodies' values
Clients appreciate Louise's enthusiasm, collaborative approach and attention to detail, she is proactive, effective and always goes the extra mile.
Highlights
- A member of the firm's Operational Board, and prior to that an elected member of the firm's Strategic Board, which is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the firm's strategic plans.
- Head of Dispute Resolution and Risk, and Head of Brodies Contentious Construction Team. Partner for 11 years.
- Regional Coordinator for the Scottish Region of the Society of Construction Law.
- Successfully representing clients in high value, complex disputes, both throughout the UK and internationally.
Rankings
- Ranked as Band 1 for Construction by Chambers UK 2026.
- Louise is ranked as a Leading Individual by Legal 500 UK 2026 in Construction.
"She is amenable, commercial, knowledgeable, with a high level of sophistication and expertise. She has become a really trusted adviser and supporter of our business."
Chambers UK 2026
'Louise Shiels leads by example with her unparalleled work ethic. She runs a very talented team who are the 'go-to' in the market.’
Legal 500 UK 2026
Louise Shiels is well regarded in the market for her experience representing clients in construction litigation. Her areas of expertise include claims for defects and delays.
Chambers UK 2026
