Elaine Brailsford - Partner
“Great grasp of technical legal requirements." She is praised for always delivering what the client needs. Sources value her "authority and presence, which instils confidence when you speak with her." Chambers and Partners 2012
Elaine is the head of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. She is a partner with over 20 years' experience in litigation and dispute resolution, primarily focusing on commercial, financial and property related disputes.
She has vast experience in the Court of Session, Sheriff Courts, Land Court and Lands Tribunal, and has acted in numerous actions for the Local Government Property Commission, Non Government Organisations, Government Agencies and Local Authorities.
Elaine's recent work has included: groundbreaking property litigation, including the most recent cases on dilapidations and extraordinary repairs under a commercial lease; a major litigation involving breach of warranty claims in a sale of a business, and the resulting professional negligence claim against solicitors; leading the team involved in complex pension litigation in relation to equalisation of rights; and a long running case involving an oil rig where claims exceed $65million.