Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
Contact number
(0141) 221 2300About
Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Please visit the Addleshaw Goddard website to find out more about our work in this area:
https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/specialisms/dispute-resolution/
Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard has a well-respected practice with litigation experience spanning complex contractual, insolvency and fraud claims. Its areas of knowledge include shareholder disputes and breaches of warranty. Lawyers in the team represent companies and private individuals in high-value mandates and are also able to assist them with cross-border litigation.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard acted for Roche Diagnostics on a procurement decision challenge against Greater Glasgow Health Board regarding laboratory services at an estimated value of £50 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw Goddard have an excellent understanding of the legislation, regulations, court process, case law and other matters relating to commercial litigation in Scotland."
"They have a sizeable team of talented individuals which has been able to handle work at the right level in a cost-effective way. The quality of service is excellent."
"Certainly a very capable team and I trust they can deal with complex cases. Good service, lots of experience in the team: good to work with them."
"Absolutely satisfied with the expertise; they have been fantastic and very proactive and responsive. Sometimes we feel like we are the only client with how fast they come back to you - brilliant."
"Addleshaw Goddard have an excellent understanding of the legislation, regulations, court process, case law and other matters relating to commercial litigation in Scotland."
"They have a sizeable team of talented individuals which has been able to handle work at the right level in a cost-effective way. The quality of service is excellent."
"Certainly a very capable team and I trust they can deal with complex cases. Good service, lots of experience in the team: good to work with them."
"Absolutely satisfied with the expertise; they have been fantastic and very proactive and responsive. Sometimes we feel like we are the only client with how fast they come back to you - brilliant."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Blyth has notable expertise in commercial litigation as well as insolvency and shareholder disputes, with experience acting for clients in the transport, pharmaceuticals and renewables sectors.
"He's a very sensible litigator and knows when to push on and when not to. He's always available, understands not just the technical but also the personal aspects of litigation."
"Douglas is great at commercial litigation."
"He's given us loads of support and is very pragmatic and open to unique ways of doing things. He finds solutions to really difficult situations and is a real standout."
Simon Catto leads the Addleshaw Goddard dispute resolution team in Scotland. He is a solicitor advocate with considerable expertise in commercial disputes, particularly with regard to breaches of contracts and warranties.
"He's very well known and can manage a very difficult client, and successfully settle, which reflects well on him."