Ranked in 10 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland

17 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Scotland

9 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Education: Institutions

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Parliamentary & Public Affairs

Scotland

10 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

2

Band 2

2

Band 2

Healthcare

Scotland

3 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Professional Discipline

Scotland

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Public Procurement

UK-wide

12 Years Ranked

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Provided by Christine O'Neill KC

UK

Career

Christine is Chair of Brodies LLP and a recognised expert on public and constitutional law issues in Scotland. She is an accredited mediator and a solicitor advocate. Her hallmark is developing strong client relationships and providing clear, practical advice. Christine was appointed as Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2020.

Christine advises clients on legislation and statutory interpretation, the powers and duties of public bodies including the Scottish Parliament, and freedom of information laws and data protection. She acts for a range of commercial and public sector clients including the Scottish Government, BBC Scotland, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Gambling Commission and the Scottish Qualifications Authority. She is a member of Brodies' Charities & Third Sector Team, advising the Scottish Charity Regulator and a number of charities. She is also one of Brodies' team of litigators involved in group proceedings.

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland
Star Individuals

Christine O'Neill is a partner in the Brodies government, competition and regulation team. She is a prominent administrative and public law practitioner with first-class expertise in high-profile public inquiries and judicial reviews.


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland
1
Band 1

Christine O'Neill practises across a wide range of civil liberties and public law matters. She is a frequent choice for public bodies seeking defence and is experienced in handling some of the most sophisticated and significant cases in Scotland. O'Neill is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's A panel.


Education: Institutions - Scotland
1
Band 1

Christine O'Neill KC has a broad practice in the sector, advising clients on a range of governance and regulatory issues, including malpractice investigations and judicial reviews. She frequently represents leading universities and public bodies, among others.


Public Inquiries - UK-wide
1
Band 1

Christine O'Neill is renowned for her adept representation of Scottish government and commercial clients in high-profile matters. She is currently instructed as senior counsel in a number of inquiries.


Parliamentary & Public Affairs - Scotland
1
Band 1

Christine O'Neill KC heads the parliamentary practice at Brodies and is chair of the firm. She is lauded for acting on government litigation, advising on bill drafting, and is particularly well regarded for her expertise in constitutional matters.


Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland
2
Band 2

Chair of Brodies Christine O'Neill is a well-regarded freedom of information lawyer. She is especially adept at supporting clients with highly sensitive contentious cases.


Defamation/Reputation Management - Scotland
2
Band 2

Christine O'Neill KC is chair of Brodies and one of Scotland's most august lawyers. She acts for leading names in broadcasting and online media as well as individuals and public authorities on the full span of media law and reputation management matters.


Healthcare - Scotland
2
Band 2

Christine O'Neill is chair of Brodies. She has notable experience assisting with judicial reviews and inquiries.


Professional Discipline - Scotland
2
Band 2

Christine O'Neill is chair of Brodies and acts for an array of regulatory bodies in disciplinary matters across the medical, financial and legal sectors. She is a qualified barrister and regularly handles the advocacy for PSA appeals.


Public Procurement - UK-wide
4
Band 4

Christine O'Neill KC chairs the firm and was appointed Queen's (now King's) Counsel in 2020. She is one of the most admired public law experts in the UK and is experienced in the defending and challenging of procurement decisions.

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