International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's leading Edinburgh office, located in the heart of Scotland's capital, supports clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally with complex, high-value and cross-border transactions. 

Our experienced Scottish lawyers and solicitors work closely with colleagues across the UK and US, as well as our global network, to deliver joined up, commercially focused legal advice and legal services tailored to our clients' needs.

Our Edinburgh office clients

We advise corporates, financial institutions, investors, developers, private equity funds, and public sector organisations on matters ranging from dispute resolution and construction projects to commercial real estate, banking, and energy. Our Edinburgh solicitors support major developments, transactions, and infrastructure projects across key sectors including energy, financial institutions, real estate, insurance, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and leisure, and transport, logistics and infrastructure.

Our lawyers in Scotland act for a broad range of organisations, from leading Scottish businesses and public sector bodies to national and international clients operating across multiple jurisdictions. Combining strong local knowledge with the capabilities of an international law firm, our Edinburgh team helps clients manage risk, unlock opportunities, and achieve their commercial objectives. We provide practical legal advice that delivers solutions in a commercial context.

Need legal advice in Scotland?

If you are looking for experienced lawyers in Edinburgh or would like to find out more about our Scottish law firm office and how we can support your business, please get in touch or explore our people profiles.

Community work

All our offices across the UK are committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. In Edinburgh, we focus our efforts on supporting The House of Hope, Scotland's first dedicated breast cancer wellbeing and support centre. Solicitors in our Edinburgh office also volunteer as supervisors at the Free Legal Advice Centre in conjunction with Edinburgh University Law School.

Directions

A transport hub with options ranging from plane to tram to car, our Edinburgh office is easy to reach no matter where you are. For detailed directions on how to reach us, please read below.

  • By plane: Edinburgh Airport is approximately 30 minutes from the office, and is well served by bus, taxi and tram links to the city centre. The quickest and easiest way to travel into the city centre is by Tram. These run every seven minutes from outside the airport, simply leave the tram at the Haymarket stop. The office is around a 10 minute walk heading east along Morrison Street, past the Edinburgh International Conference Centre and then right into Semple Street.
  • By bus: The Airlink 100 bus is a regular express shuttle which runs between the airport and the city. This service runs every 10 minutes during peak hours and every half an hour off-peak. Get off at the stop at Haymarket.
  • By train: Haymarket Station is the closest rail station to the Edinburgh Womble Bond Dickinson office. Trains from London and other points south may not extend to Haymarket bus stop at Waverley Station. The office is approximately a twenty five minute walk from Waverley Station.
  • By car: From the South - take the A68 to A1 and then turn onto the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. Take the Lothianburn exit from The City of Edinburgh Bypass/A720. Continue north to Edinburgh city centre till at Tollcross. Turn left into Ponton Street then follow right then left into Semple Street.
  • Parking: Congestion within the city centre can be heavy and the use of public transport is advisable. Car parking is also expensive. The closest car park is below Lloyds Bank, opposite the office. Alternatively, Edinburgh also has a number of Park & Ride locations where you can park your car and take one of the regular shuttle buses into the city centre.
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Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure that all of our offices throughout the UK and across the Atlantic are fully accessible for all our clients.

You can find all the accessibility information for our Edinburgh office below.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding accessibility to the building, please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 (0)345 415 0000.

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Directions upon arrival at building: The main entrance door leads into a ground floor lobby. The concierge desk is straight in front of you. The concierge are able to assist, however, individuals can make their way to WBD reception on the first floor.

Lifts: Two lifts.

Wheelchair access: Front door opens automatically during opening hours.

Accessible toilets: One on each floor.

Assistance (reception/security and location): Concierge is located on the ground floor. WBD reception is on the first floor.

Hearing assistance: Yes - Hearing loop.

Guide dogs: Permitted.

Parking: In the basement car park, we have one disabled/badge holder space that we share. Booking is available via the Edinburgh reception.

Disabled/badge holder parking: There is one disabled/badge holder parking space at our Edinburgh office.