Carly is a Senior Solicitor in our commercial disputes team based in Edinburgh.
She is qualified in Scotland and in England and Wales and has acted for clients throughout the UK across a variety of sectors, including hospitality and leisure, sports, finance and retail.
Carly gives clients commercial and strategic dispute resolution advice in relation to high value claims and has been commended for her guidance through the litigation process in the Court of Session, including during settlement discussions and at mediation.
Carly has been recognised by the Legal 500 as a Leading Associate in Commercial Litigation and was nominated for Rising Star of the Year in Commercial Litigation at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards in 2024. She was also named as one of The Sunday Times’ The Business 25 Women in Law to Watch 2024.
Carly has a breadth of experience including:
- breach of contract claims
- corporate governance disputes
- warranty claims
- enforcement of intellectual property rights
- high-profile shareholder disputes
She has a particular interest in corporate governance, brand protection and intellectual property disputes.
Carly has experience advising on a range of complex disputes, from the pre-action stage to alternative dispute resolution and litigation, including negotiating settlements for clients, and is highly regarded by clients for her attentiveness and advice when navigating complex disputes.
She is passionate about the sports and retail sectors and has been a contributor to the Scotsman and The Fashion Law in relation to legal issues affecting businesses in the fashion and beauty industries.
Carly has a particular interest in brand protection and intellectual property disputes. She has experience advising on a range of complex disputes, from the pre-action stage to alternative dispute resolution and litigation, including negotiating settlements for clients.
Carly is passionate about the retail sector, with a focus on fashion and beauty, and has been a contributor to the Scotsman and The Fashion Law in relation to legal issues affecting businesses in those industries.
