Shepherd and Wedderburn

Shepherd and Wedderburn is an independent, Scottish-headquartered UK law firm founded in 1768. It offers comprehensive legal services across corporate law, real estate, technology law, financial services, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, advising clients ranging from early-stage startups to established multinationals. The firm is recognised by leading legal directories including Chambers and Legal 500.

The firm operates from five offices, in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, London and Dublin, and advises clients in more than 120 jurisdictions. Its team comprises over 70 partners and legal professionals, working collaboratively across practice areas to support client matters.

Practice work spans corporate, real estate, technology, financial services and startup sectors, alongside M&A advisory, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance guidance. As an independent firm with a history dating back to 1768, it describes itself as a long-standing trusted advisor in the UK legal market.