David is a Solicitor Advocate who specialises in real estate litigation
Partner & Solicitor AdvocateDavid Ford
As director of advocacy, Laura works to drive the firm's advocacy offering forward
Partner & Director of AdvocacyLaura McMillan
"Niall McLean is impressive, with excellent technical knowledge and a calm demeanour." - Legal 500 UK 2025
Partner & Solicitor AdvocateNiall McLean
Niall McLean
Partner & Solicitor Advocate
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All of our counsel (solicitor advocates) have higher rights of audience in UK courts. We are dedicated to representing our clients at all levels and in all forms of dispute resolution, including the highest courts, inquiries, adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and tribunals. We are also available for advice and opinion work.
We stand separate from and are not part of the Scottish Bar, although we can and do work with members of the Scottish and English bars. We empower our clients with the ability to choose how they are best represented.
We aim to attract and retain the best legal minds allowing them to conduct advocacy while specialising in their chosen fields.
We believe that the clients of Brodies should have direct access to the best lawyers for the job wherever they are and whenever they need them.
Client care is what drives us. Robust advice and plain talking are what we aim to deliver. We take the time to understand the strategic aims and objectives of our clients and apply our deep expert knowledge and understanding of the specialist area we are called upon to advise upon.
We accept instructions from clients, and directly from other legal firms and professional advisors. We are committed to providing a quality, expert, flexible and efficient service at all times.
To discuss how we can represent you or your client email or call us today.
What do I do if...?
In this series of our 'What do I do if..?' podcasts Brodies' team of solicitor advocates, discuss some of the common questions they have been asked about their work in trials and proofs.
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Advocacy by Brodies key highlights
- Niall McLean appointed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), to its panel of counsel in Scotland.
- Fiona McLeod was also appointed to the EHRC in 2025.