Responsible for the coordination of the firm's international strategy
PartnerJoan Cradden
Specialises in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity
PartnerWilliam McIntosh
Extensive UK and international experience
Head of Corporate and Commercial & PartnerNeil Burgess
We are a market-leading, independent, UK law firm, based in Scotland. Our lawyers are globally connected experts in their fields, advising clients across all key sectors of the UK and wider economy, from real estate, financial services and education, to energy, food and drink, life sciences and transport.
We take pride in providing clear, commercially focussed advice, and on building strong partnerships based on trust. Our work takes us beyond Scotland's borders. We collaborate with law firms across the globe to deliver quality legal support for projects, personal affairs, transactions, and disputes across jurisdictions, in the UK and beyond. We coordinate advice through one point of contact or project manager. Our independence allows us to choose the best fit for the job – securing local expertise through our networks and alliances.
Amongst our colleagues we have more than 100 foreign language speakers - from Japanese to French and Urdu.
£40 billion of international deals in the last three years.
Access to over 16,000 international lawyers across more than 100 countries through our membership of leading law firm network, Terralex.
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Examples of international expertise
Find out more about the types of work with which we are typically involved internationally.
What is International Arbitration?
International arbitration is a means of resolving disputes between parties, usually organisations of some kind, in different countries or jurisdictions. It is the referral by disputants to a decision maker who pronounces a legally binding decision.
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What is International Arbitration?
International podcast series
From what we mean by "international child abduction;" the practicalities of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction; the rights of parents caught up in international child abduction cases.
International podcast series
From what is classed as intellectual property to the key considerations in different jurisdictions, they explain how to navigate, what can be, a complex situation.
International podcast series
From what is meant by "assets abroad" to the powers of HMRC, we discuss the key considerations for succession planning when you hold international assets.
International podcast series
From understanding the latest UK visa types to knowing when to submit an application, our experts discuss all that inward investors need to know when setting up a business in the UK.
International Business key highlights
- We work with the best firms in their jurisdictions to deliver the right services for our clients.
- 44 top tier rankings from the major legal directories.
- Over 850 specialists providing expertise for multiple sectors. Working with clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
- Brodies is a member of the international network of experts Energy Law Group. The Energy Law Group (ELG) is the most extensive network of experts in energy, mining and natural resources law in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Case study
Advised Oslo listed international technology group, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA on the disposal of its subsea and harsh environment camera business.
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Bespoke advice on relocation of international, highly skilled staff members for a Large UK financial services provider.
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We provide urgent support to UK and international client organisations to help them manage allegations of bribery and corruption when they arise.
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Representing a high-profile individual in the pharmaceutical industry, based in the USA, in a complex contractual dispute.
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We worked with the team at Scotwork International to renew their entire global network of licences.
