Welcome

The Central Legal Office is uniquely placed to give legal advice to NHSScotland. Serving only NHSScotland, we offer our clients an unmatched understanding of the law as it relates to the health service, and of wider policy, financial and human issues.

The CLO provides NHSScotland with legal advice and assistance on every area of law relevant to the NHS - Litigation, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Commercial Property. In all of these fields, we provide far more than specialist legal knowledge. Advising NHSScotland covers a range of matters from human issues to commercial ventures. Our practical experience of working with staff at all levels of the health service gives us an exceptional ability to guide NHS Boards through such issues.

Working with clients involves communication, responsiveness and anticipation of their requirements. Our specialist groups were created to match client needs in the marketplace. We are committed to providing cost-effective and timely solutions within a highly competitive and flexible fee structure..