Sectors

We bring together specialist lawyers from across the firm with the knowledge and experience to tackle sector-specific commercial issues.

Expertise

We offer in-depth advice and a range of legal expertise.

Our Clients

Our clients are drawn from all sectors of the economy, both in the UK and internationally.

Careers

Join our professional and friendly team. We're good people to work for and with.

  • Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

    The lawyers we instruct at Shepherd and Wedderburn provide an exemplary service and are quick to offer practical solutions when problems arise. They are a pleasure to work with.

    Gordon Brough, Global Head of Legal
  • AEGON UK

    In working with Shepherd and Wedderburn, I have been impressed by their ability to support the business – a strong focus on delivery: you get what you need, when you need it.

    James MacKenzie, General Counsel
  • Alliance Trust plc

    Shepherd and Wedderburn has a strong brand and quality people who help me to get to the right answer in a straightforward and commercial way. The advice they provide at all levels of the firm and across a wide range of subject areas is pragmatic and directed towards finding the best solution for us as a Company.

    Donald McPherson, Company Secretary
  • Biocompatibles International plc

    Clear technical advice blended with a strong understanding of the commercial issues. Also highly responsive, and fun to work with.

    Crispin Simon, Former CEO
  • Bowleven plc

    For the past five years S+W have been our first port of call for all our legal services.  We have found the quality of advice and the level of service across the firm to be outstanding.  We especially value and derive a real benefit from their understanding and interest in the oil and gas sector and I genuinely believe their proactive approach really makes a difference to our business.

    Peter Wilson, Director and General Counsel
  • British Land plc

    The property lawyers I use at Shepherd and Wedderburn inspire real confidence. I know they are protecting my interests and I can rely on them to reach a commercial conclusion.

    Ben Grose, Retail Asset Manager
  • Cairn Energy plc

    They are not just corporate legal advisers: they have a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry and what we in Cairn are looking to achieve strategically.  They put forward achievable, common sense solutions which always meet our aims.

    Jann Brown, Finance Director
  • F&C Asset Management plc

    Shepherd and Wedderburn are a joy to work with, the advice is always clear and concise and the team are accessible and responsive to enquiries.

    Marrack Tonkin, Company Secretary
  • Heineken UK

    There are some brilliant, quality people at Shepherd and Wedderburn. The firm is our first port of call for corporate transactions in the UK and we have an excellent relationship.

    Graeme Colquhoun, Head of UK Legal
  • IndigoVision Group plc

    As our sole legal advisers, we see the Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyers very much as part of our own team. They understand what we do and that is invaluable in enabling us to move quickly in developing and growing our business.

    Marcus Kneen, Chief Financial Officer
  • London Development Agency

    Lawyers often can't see the wood for the trees but the S+W team is always commercially aware, responsive and show real flexibility. A key component of our successful relationship has been the lawyers' approachability and easy manner, which was demonstrated when acting for us on the recently announced Thames cable car project.

    Richard Pike, Former Legal Manager
  • Miller Group

    Shepherd and Wedderburn's approach very much reflects our own culture. They are good to deal with and try to find a solution which protects our interests and gets the deal done.

    Pamela Smyth, General Counsel
  • OLIM

    The lawyers are indefatigable, intuitive and invaluable.

    Matthew Oakeshott
  • ProStrakan Group plc

    In a tough business environment they have proved that they have the skills and the people to get things done in a pragmatic and commercial manner to suit the needs of their client, always with a smile on their faces they are a pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

    Andrew McLean
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd

    The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn has made an exceptional contribution to our retail growth in Scotland.  The people are a pleasure to work with and their legal and commercial advice is of the highest calibre.

    Katherine Kinch, Head of Property Law and Licensing, Legal Services
  • Viridor

    We have used Shepherd and Wedderburn for a number of years for large projects, corporate and property work. They provide focused and commercially oriented advice on a par with the best City of London firms. Value for money is exceptional and client care paramount. I would not hesitate in recommending them.

    Simon Pugsley, Head of Legal
  • Water Industry Commission for Scotland

    The Commission has used Shepherd and Wedderburn for some ten years and holds the firm in the highest regard. We have had - and continue to have - fantastic support and input on the regulatory side in particular. The firm's regulatory advice is top quality and exceptional and would not likely be bettered by any other firm in the UK.

    Alan Sutherland, Chief Executive
  • Wolfson Microelectronics plc

    Shepherd and Wedderburn is our "go-to" law firm. The firm has an excellent reputation and the lawyers I deal with are both high quality and easy to get on with. Connectivity with people is a vital ingredient for us in choosing lawyers to work with and the firm very much delivers on that.

    Mark Cubitt, Finance Director

08.05.12 - New partners announced at Shepherd and Wedderburn

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced a series of new partner appointments, including the lateral hire of George Frier who will be joining the firm’s corporate team in Glasgow on 1 June. 

27.03.12 - Appointment of Stephen Gibb as Chief Executive of Shepherd and Wedderburn

Shepherd and Wedderburn announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Stephen Gibb, who was recently unanimously voted in by the firm’s Partners. 

26.03.12 - John Grady joins Regulation & Markets team from Faculty of Advocates

Shepherd and Wedderburn has enhanced its Regulation and Markets team with the appointment of John Grady. 

 

17.05.12 - DEFRA cites Ministerial indecision for failure to meet Climate Change Act deadline on introduction of mandatory carbon reporting

A last minute report by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) laid before Parliament explains w…

17.05.12 - Update: Shale gas fracturing in the UK

A panel of experts from GFRAC Technologies, Keele University and the British Geological Survey were commis…

17.05.12 - AIPN 2012 Model International Joint Operating Agreement

The Association of International Petroleum Lawyers (AIPN) has released the 2012 version of the Model Inter…

 

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