From our five offices we support organisations and individuals with their legal requirements across the UK and Ireland. We have built our business on a wide range of legal expertise, a deep understanding of the sectors in which we operate, and a collaborative and inclusive culture. These are the cornerstones of our success, and therefore, more importantly, how we help our clients achieve their objectives.


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31 August 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn appointed to five lots on public sector legal framework

Contributor: Neil Maclean

Shepherd and Wedderburn has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework. The firm has secured appointments across five lots: Lot 1a, Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector; Lot 1b, Full Legal Service Provision for Local Government and Local Communities; Lot 2, Focused Legal […]

24 July 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

Contributors:
Christopher McGill, Gillian Campbell, Eleanor Kerr, Alexis Graham, Douglas Sinclair, Malcolm Rust, Keith McLaren

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce that its Private Wealth and Tax team has once again been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, retaining its Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law in Scotland and achieving a Band 2 ranking for Private Wealth Disputes. The rankings reflect the team’s continued commitment to delivering […]

21 July 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn extends growth streak

Contributor: Andrew Hall

Shepherd and Wedderburn extends growth streak to nine years with turnover of £83.1 million. Net profit rises to £36.7 million as firm invests in people, rewards staff, and marks leadership transition. Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported turnover of £83.1 million for the year ended 30 April 2026 – an increase of over 6% on the […]

26 June 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises the Government of Jersey on major hospital project

Contributor: Paul Young

Infrastructure law experts at Shepherd and Wedderburn have helped the Government of Jersey secure the appointment of Bouygues UK as Main Works Delivery Partner for the new Overdale Acute Hospital. The construction of the Acute Hospital is the key component of Jersey’s wider New Healthcare Facilities Programme project, with a total budget for Phase 1 of […]

8 May 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn named Legal Firm of the Year at British Business Awards

Contributor: Andrew Hall

Shepherd and Wedderburn has been named Legal Firm of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026 held in Edinburgh. The award recognises outstanding performance across a range of measures, including business success, innovation, workplace culture, customer impact and contribution to society. The British Business Awards celebrate organisations helping to shape the future of UK […]

1 May 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn announces five promotions to Partner and two to Legal Director

The Scotland-based UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn has today, 1 May, announced five promotions to Partner and two promotions to Legal Director across the firm’s Commercial Real Estate, Corporate, Technology, Rural, and Commercial Disputes practices. The five new Partners are Matt Lamberton and Gillian Wood (Commercial Real Estate), Cath Macrae (Corporate), Katie McNab (Rural […]

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23 October 2026

Bang on: The laws around fireworks displays

Contributors:
Stephanie Hepburn, Kevin Clancy

Firework displays are a delight for people of all ages – but not for most farm animals. The law sets out duties for people hosting displays, and options for those who have been harmed by someone else’s.

23 October 2026

Picking pumpkins not problems

Contributors:
Killian Dockrell, Shona Lean

Pumpkin-picking is one of many rural diversification projects that involve bringing members of the public onto your land. These inevitably bring health and safety concerns too.

23 October 2026

Let the right one in: Prescriptive servitudes

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

A ‘servitude’ often allows someone to pass through a neighbour’s land. The right can be created in various ways, which can lead to disputes.

23 October 2026

Don’t let a green burial come back to haunt you

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

As green burials become increasingly popular in Scotland as an eco-friendly alternative, addressing practical considerations is essential to minimise potential disputes.

23 October 2026

Timber! Liability when trees fall in Scotland

Contributors:
Shona Lean, Stephanie Hepburn

Falling trees are the basis for an intriguing philosophical question, and also for more practical ones.

23 October 2026

Why legal disputes don’t have to be a nightmare

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

Legal disputes do not need to be as scary as they seem. With the right approach, clear advice and an effective dispute resolution strategy, they can often be resolved quickly and effectively.

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We work in genuine partnership with our clients and are invested in their success. Our culture of excellence doesn’t stand still and neither do our clients’ ever-evolving needs. We actively live in their sectors as well as our own, to enable us to better understand their situation and think ahead about how we can do more and add greater value.

 

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We support all of our colleagues to achieve their full potential.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion

This is a strategic priority; we set high standards, and monitor our progress carefully.