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Public Procurement - Scotland (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Axiom Advocates is the leading Scottish stable for procurement disputes and is highly esteemed among solicitors' firms. The advocates frequently represent the Scottish Government, local authorities and companies in these matters. Mark Lindsay KC is currently leading the commercial court action on behalf of Airwave Solutions, challenging the lawfulness of the Scottish Ambulance Service's Deferred National Shut Down Notice. A commentator reports that Axiom has "some of the best advocates at the Scottish Bar".

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Blair
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David Blair boasts an acclaimed procurement practice with a particular expertise in the healthcare sector. His practice is both contentious and advisory, and he has provided advice in relation to key public contracts as the procurement structure is developed.

David Blair's written work is great and he is very technical.

David Blair is someone I would rate very highly and is very bright and personable.

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Ewen Campbell
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Ewen Campbell is a go-to junior for a host of commercial disputes, with notable strength in procurement litigation. He assists local authorities as well as corporations in complex procurement challenges.

Ewen Campbell is one of the best commercial juniors in the Scottish Bar.

Ewen Campbell is very highly regarded, straightforward, easy to deal with and has good oral advocacy.

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Mark Lindsay
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Mark Lindsay KC manages a broad practice encompassing both commercial and public law. He regularly represents pursuers in procurement challenges and is also sought out to advise public bodies on procurement matters.

Mark is very collaborative and really willing to take on what we think on things and workshop ideas.

Mark is excellent. He lasers onto the important issues and is very quick to pick up the technical points.

Mark is very level-headed and responsive.

Mark was great for a recent procurement dispute. He knows the law inside out and provides clear advice.

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Ruth Crawford
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Ruth Crawford KC has an in-depth knowledge of public procurement issues and has frequently been instructed by contracting authorities and tenderers in need of procurement advice. Her procurement work relates to a range of market sectors including IT, transport and infrastructure. She has additional experience handling state aid matters.

Ruth is the safest pair of hands you could possibly imagine.

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John MacGregor
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John MacGregor KC is a talented silk who has played a role in a number of high-profile public procurement cases in Scotland and internationally. His cases cover a variety of sectors including education. He brings to bear significant experience of administrative law and commercial litigation.

John is good on his feet and very robust.

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Public Procurement

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Mark Lindsay KC
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Ruth Crawford KC
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John MacGregor KC
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Juniors

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David Blair
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Ewen Campbell
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