Managing Partner

Stephen Goldie

Stephen is managing partner of Brodies LLP. He works with the firm's chair, Iain Rutherford, and its boards to manage the overall strategic direction and operational performance of the firm. This includes responsibility for financial performance and the implementation of the firm's strategic plans.

Prior to assuming his current role in May 2024, Stephen was the head of Brodies’ disputes practice. He is a recognised expert in dispute resolution, with over 20 years’ experience and has dealt with highly contentious and business critical matters for clients across the UK and internationally, with a reputation gained for solving contractual and asset-related disputes involving energy, real estate and finance issues.

As managing partner, Stephen's focus is to ensure Brodies maintains its reputation as a leading place for clients to receive, and for the firm's colleagues to provide, first class legal advice.

IBA Annual Conference 2025

Several of Brodies' colleagues, including Stephen, will attend the IBA Annual Conference in Toronto from 2-7 November.

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Living Brodies' values

Clients and colleagues appreciate his collaborative, commercially astute and solutions focused approach.

Highlights

An elected member of the firm's Strategic Board and responsible for chairing the firm's Operational Board, which is accountable for the management and implementation of the firm's strategic plans.
Since 2010, he has been leading the firm's International Bar Association (IBA) team through attendance and contribution at global conferences and events.
Prior to assuming the position of managing partner, Stephen was head of the firm’s disputes practice.

Rankings

Ranked Eminent Practitioner in Real Estate Litigation by Chambers UK 2026.
Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2024 as 'Hall of Fame' leading individual for Property Litigation.
Recommended by Legal 500 UK 2024 for Commercial Litigation / Debt Recovery.

Stephen Goldie is a very strong and capable operator. He cuts to the chase on complex matters.

Chambers UK 2025

Stephen Goldie is very commercial and takes a strong stance to win the best position for his clients.

Chambers UK 2025

The standout performer in this team is Stephen Goldie. His advice is concisely delivered, insightful, intelligent and commercial.

Legal 500 UK 2024