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Axiom Advocates

Public Procurement

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Public Procurement - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

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".

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Strengths

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  • Axiom Advocates probably has the best clerking operation in Scotland.

    Public Procurement respondentUK Bar

  • Axiom are very organised and very responsive.

    Public Procurement respondentUK Bar

  • I thought Axiom's clerking was brilliant. By and large they are completely reliable and really good at ensuring continuity of service.

    Public Procurement respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks are very responsive and they will speak to members of their stables quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ewen Campbell
    Ewen Campbell

    Ewen Campbell

    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.

      Public Procurement respondentUK Bar

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

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  • Mark Lindsay
    Mark Lindsay

    Mark Lindsay

    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.

      Public Procurement respondentUK Bar

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

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    • Mark is very level-headed and responsive.

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

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  • John MacGregor
    John MacGregor

    John MacGregor

    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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