Working to an ‘extremely high standard’ across IP, commercial, and reputation management issues, the Brodies LLP practice represents a diverse array of clients across the broadcasting, music, and technology sectors. The Edinburgh-based group is jointly chaired by Christine O’Neill KC and Martin Sloan; the former specialises in complex media law disputes, while the ’very approachable’ Sloan routinely acts on behalf of media-focused tech businesses and start-ups. Niall McLean is highly knowledgeable on defamation and data protection claims, Andy Nolan is an expert on image rights agreements, and Grant Strachan predominantly focuses on the life sciences sector.
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Témoignages
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‘Exceptional team who respond quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend.’
‘Martin Sloan is a very approachable and knowledgeable expert in this field.’
‘Brodies seems to be hoovering up Scottish talent.’
‘Christine O’Neill is peerless on public law issues, a very generous collaborator with in-house clients, and fearlessly honest.’
‘We have used the team at Brodies to initiate negotiations on a mobile mast contract review. We were delighted to find the Brodies team has strong expertise in this field.’
‘Brodies’ work is of an extremely high standard. Obviously, they advise on the legal aspects of any particular matter, but they are also extremely commercial in their approach and take time to understand our business, our challenges and think of ways to overcome them (from a legal perspective).’
‘The team has significant expertise in Scottish media and internet law. They are very knowledgeable, responsive and easy to deal with.’
‘Niall McLean is excellent.’
Clients clés
- Meta (Facebook)
- BBC
- DC Thomson
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh International Book Festival
- LST Marketing
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
- National Theatre of Scotland
- Marine and Lawn
- Rewards4 Group
Points forts
- Retained by BBC Scotland to provide "on call" legal advice to Scotland journalists and current affairs staff.
- Providing ongoing litigation advice to a global social media platform with a focus on commercial litigation, defamation and IP infringement proceedings.
- Advised LST Marketing regarding a collaboration with DHL in the UK to create and market events across the UK and Europe, including events linked to Formula One.
Avocats
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Martin Sloan
Responsable de la pratique
Christine O’Neill KC; Martin Sloan
Autres avocats clés
Niall McLean; Andy Nolan; Grant Strachan