Neil Macdonald#14970

Neil Macdonald

Associate, Brodies LLP
Neil is a solicitor advocate with particular expertise in domestic, sexual, and financial crime. He is highly experienced in managing complex and high-profile cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, providing clear, strategic advice at every stage. A skilled and accomplished trial lawyer, Neil has conducted numerous summary and sheriff and jury trials across Scotland, securing acquittals in a range of challenging and high-stakes cases.

He represents a broad spectrum of clients, including professionals such as doctors, dentists, and company directors, and delivers discreet, pragmatic representation in matters where reputational and regulatory considerations are paramount. Neil’s practice encompasses the full range of criminal defence work, including serious assault, organised crime, drugs offences, public order offences, offensive weapons, proceeds of crime, and serious sexual allegations. He also has experience in complex fraud and financial investigations, as well as health and safety matters and road traffic cases.

Neil has been recognised in various directory rankings:
  • Ranked by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate for Crime
  • Ranked by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate for Health and Safety

Practice Area

Panel

  • Scottish Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2016

Experience

  • BTO Solicitors (2023 - 2026)
  • Aamer Anwar & Company (2022 - 2023)
  • BTO Solicitors (2019 - 2022)
  • Gallen & Co (2018 - 2019)
  • Hamilton Ross (2016 - 2018)

Membership

  • Society of Solicitor Advocates
  • Glasgow Bar Association

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (2016)
  • LLB (2015)

Education

  • University of Glasgow (2015–2016)
  • University of Glasgow (2011–2015)

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