Litigation

Shepherd and Wedderburn offers a respected team that is frequently instructed on high-profile contentious matters by a broad roster of clients. The team handles shareholder disputes as well as claims for breaches of contract and warranty. The firm's clients include financial services organisations as well as construction and energy companies, and it is often instructed by international firms on matters involving Scottish law.

"The depth and breadth of the Shepherd and Wedderburn team allows us to feel confident that we will be getting specialist advice on a wide range of different queries."

"Their expertise was 10/10. I would recommend them hands-down for anything: it was perfect. They understood our situation really well and provided wonderful client service."

"The firm has a good grasp of issues at a wider market level and has good knowledge within the team as well as an extensive range of other colleagues to call on when needed."

"They're always contactable and keep me up to date. They are very easy to work with and they're particularly commercially aware."

"I feel completely confident in the team's ability to deal with things quickly, calmly and pragmatically. They're eager to learn about my specific business and industry too."

Shepherd and Wedderburn advised The British and Irish Lions on their claims against multiple companies acting in breach of the terms of sponsorship and marketing regarding the Lions Tour to Australia 2025.

John Mackenzie has particular experience in disputes regarding the IT sector, as well as those that concern company and partnership law. He can offer clients the benefit of his skills as a solicitor advocate. "He did seamless work and genuinely felt like an extension of our own legal team." "I know him well and he's very able." "He provides good advice and a good service."

Matt Phillip is well regarded by clients and peers alike, especially for his work regarding contractual disputes. He also has particular experience handling disputes within the sports sector. "Matt is a class act. His knowledge and eye for detail is very strong and he has the ability to find pragmatic solutions to challenging discussions and negotiations. He is a rising star." "He's incredible - his advice was great, sound and he calmed us down. He was so on top of everything." "Matt has and continues to provide a good level of service. His advice has been clear and pragmatic." "Matt is the safest pair of hands for our work and has high levels of expertise across the sports sector, which means I don't have to spend lots of time explaining how things work." "He is a very strong lawyer and easy to work with!"