Shepherd and Wedderburn
John Townsend is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Legal Director at Shepherd and Wedderburn since August 2011, following progression from a trainee solicitor. Townsend's experience encompasses commercial property, finance, restructuring, and contentious construction, with notable secondment to Scottish Power's corporate legal team. Before this role, Townsend worked as a Linguistic Editor at the University of Stellenbosch and provided student support services at the University of Aberdeen, where tutoring in Property Law, Delict, and Unjustified Enrichment also occurred. Involvement in sports administration was demonstrated through the role of Intramural Football Coordinator for the University of Aberdeen Sports Union. Prior experience includes a summer position at Dundas and Wilson and annual roles during the British Open Championships with The R&A. Townsend holds a Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Aberdeen.
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Shepherd and Wedderburn is a Scottish-headquartered law firm. From offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, London and Dublin, the firm delivers comprehensive multi-jurisdictional legal advice across every business sector as well as offering the full range of private client services. Regarded by many as the go-to firm for specialist advice in real estate; energy and natural resources; and financial and banking sectors, Shepherd and Wedderburn also has an impressive track record in advising clients from across other industries and sectors. FTSE and AIM companies, large SMEs, and public service organisations are counted among its clients. With more than 80 partners and more than 400 staff, Shepherd and Wedderburn has the expertise, experience and depth of resource to deliver what our clients need. As a founding member of the World Services Group, Shepherd and Wedderburn is able to respond to clients’ needs swiftly and effectively anywhere in the world. Currently the firm serves clients in 92 jurisdictions.