Julie Hamilton
Partner, Solicitor AdvocateJulie is a Partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.
Having trained with the firm, Julie has worked exclusively in dispute resolution for over 20 years. Her expertise includes IP litigation, property litigation, procurement litigation, company, partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual and damages claims, interdicts and professional negligence matters. Julie is also a Solicitor Advocate.
Julie is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Litigation and Product Liability in the 2024 edition Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession, and she is also listed in IP Stars’ 2018 rankings. Julie is also recognised in the 10th Edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom for her work in Litigation. She is also ranked in WTR (World Trademark Review) 1000 and is noted for her "holistic view of IP matters" and her "practical and cost-effective approach to working with SMEs".
Julie is a member of MFMac's Energy and Renewables Group and acts for energy companies, renewables developers, operators and investors in a wide range of disputes, including strategic advice on dispute management as well as advising on dispute avoidance. Julie has considerable experience of negotiated dispute resolution, in addition to litigation.
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MFMac Summer of CPD
MFMac’s Summer of CPD programme offers a series of focused webinars covering key legal developments across a range of practice areas. Led by experienced lawyers from across the firm, each session provides practical insight into recent case law, regulatory change and emerging risks, with clear relevance for professionals advising or operating in Scotland.
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