Construction - Scotland (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Ampersand Advocates offers significant experience in advising clients in relation to a range of building and construction works in Scotland. The bench handles a variety of contractual and delay disputes, also involving defects issues. Its advocates have notable expertise in adjudications and enforcement actions, as well as construction-related bond matters. This year's work highlights include Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Ltd v Galliford Try Building 2014 Limited, a multimillion-pound dispute relating to cladding defects. One source says: "The stable has excellent strength in depth in relation to property disputes of all natures."
Alan Moffat is the head of the clerking team.
Strengths
"The Ampersand clerks are always extremely responsive and keen to help."
"The clerks are very commercial, very switched on and very aware of client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Howie KC is an outstanding construction silk with a sterling reputation and notable technical expertise. He is a formidable figure who has appeared before all levels of judiciary in Scotland and across the UK, handling matters that run the full gamut of construction law. He also sits as an adjudicator on sizeable construction and engineering matters. "Robert Howie is a first-class construction lawyer." "Robert Howie is probably one of the cleverest construction counsel at the bar."
Timothy Young is regularly instructed in complex construction litigation matters in the Scottish courts, especially involving contractual disputes, mechanisms and interpretation. He is also involved in disputes arising from alleged defects and claims for enforcement of adjudication awards. "Timothy Young is incredibly user-friendly, very robust, very commercial and very good to work with." "Timothy Young is very technically adept and super diligent."
Nicholas McAndrew brings his previous experience as a construction litigation solicitor to bear in his growing construction advocate practice. He is adept at handling a range of construction cases, such as those involving negligence and defects. "Nicholas McAndrew is clearly skilled in the area of construction law. He provides advice which is thorough, clear, well researched and accounts for commercial reality." "Nicholas McAndrew makes complex legal situations appear simple and is an effective communicator in court."
