Shepherd and Wedderburn

Shepherd and Wedderburn is the largest Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, providing a comprehensive range of specialist legal services to commercial, public sector and private clients with UK and international interests. The firm operates from offices in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dublin and Singapore, and is recognised for its commercial acumen, innovative approach and ability to manage complex and pioneering projects across diverse sectors.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, Shepherd and Wedderburn has built a reputation for excellence through long-standing client relationships, sector-specific knowledge and a forward-thinking approach to landmark projects. The firm supports ambitious businesses in Scotland, the wider UK and internationally, and as a founding member of the World Services Group — an international professional services network comprising 19,000 professionals in over 115 countries — it works with independent firms worldwide to deliver high-quality specialist legal services across jurisdictions.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is widely recognised for market-leading expertise in clean energy, technology, corporate M&A, banking and finance, real estate, dispute resolution, construction and infrastructure, food and drink, financial services, private client and rural business. Its sectoral approach brings together specialists, many independently recognised as leaders in their fields, to provide comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of legal and commercial matters.

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