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Matt Farrell

Matthew heads up our commercial disputes and claims division and real estate litigation team. He is a real estate litigator instructed in high profile and complex real estate disputes.

Matthew provides advice on all real estate disputes, with particular expertise in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including dilapidations, service charge, and termination. He works with developers to provide strategic advice to help realise development potential, and on the performance and termination of development contracts. Matthew also advises energy companies on real estate related disputes, including wind farm (on and off shore), solar and fossil. Recognised for his pragmatic and down to earth approach in even the most difficult of disputes, he acts for funds, property companies, corporate occupiers and international businesses.

Living Brodies' values

As part of Brodies’ innovation group, Matthew collaborates with colleagues to look for ways to improve how we work.

Highlights

Head of Brodies' commercial disputes and claims division.
Member of CARE, Brodies charity group.
Thomson-reuter stand out lawyer.

Rankings

Ranked individual in Real Estate Litigation - Scotland in Chambers UK 2026.
Recognised as a Leading Individual in The Legal 500 UK 2026 for Property Litigation.

Matthew Farrell of Brodies is stand out member of the team for us. Matt is extremely personable, responsive and dynamic. His litigation knowledge is impressive and his strategy is clear from the outset. Matt provides confidence in his conviction and always provides his true opinion.

Legal 500 UK 2026

Matthew has a very good way with people. He has the ability to explain the complex legal process in very easy-to-understand language. He's always thinking of the client's commercial interests.

Chambers UK 2026

Matt Farrell is determined, considered, pragmatic, and always has his client's best interests at the forefront of his advice.

Legal 500 UK 2026

Matthew is the most commercially aware litigator I have worked with. He possesses very high levels of client and customer service skills.

Chambers UK 2026