Nick Scott

Brodies

Brodies managing partner Nick Scott was re-elected for another three-year stint last November, from May 2021, an endorsement of the key role he is playing in the Scottish firm’s success. Under Scott, Brodies achieved 20 per cent growth in his first two years in the top job. It was on track for a similar top-line boost before the pandemic hit.

While it is still too early to estimate this year’s performance, Scott’s steering of Brodies throughout a tumultuous 2020 bodes well for the financial health of the business, with the firm’s new three-year strategic plan likely to target further growth across all practice areas. It is also set to move into a new Edinburgh HQ later this year.

Outside of the firm, Scott also keeps himself busy. He has just been re-elected to the board of PRIME, the legal profession’s primary social mobility organisation, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Scott is also a dab hand in the kitchen. If you get the chance, ask him to rustle up his signature dish of scallops. Scottish, naturally.