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Construction - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts represents developers and public sector clients. It advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. It has considerable experience in commercial and residential developments, as well as urban community regeneration projects.

Work Highlights

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised NHS Lanarkshire on the Monklands Replacement Project, which will involve the design and construction of a new hospital at Wester Moffat in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil Kelly
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Neil Kelly
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Band 1
Neil Kelly represents clients in construction defect litigation. He also provides advice on health and safety in the construction space.

He is very experienced, focused and able. Neil is a master tactician.

He is a brilliant lawyer.

Neil is excellent.

Jennifer McKay
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Jennifer McKay
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Band 2
Jennifer McKay advises clients on construction disputes, including construction defect litigation. She also acts in Court of Session proceedings in relation to breach of service specification terms.

Jennifer provides clear leadership within her team and a tailored service to her clients.

She is very calm and focused, and has a great work ethic and attitude.

I would happily work with her again.

Jonathan Seddon
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Jonathan Seddon
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Band 2
Jonathan Seddon focuses his practice on non-contentious construction, including advising developers on construction contracts and commercial agreements.

Jonathan has engaged very well and has made great efforts in getting to know us and our business.

He is an excellent business partner with strong commercial focus and easily approachable style. He has great industry knowledge and is laser-focused on our ways of working.

Jonathan has excellent sector knowledge.

Jonny is a great guy, with a great way about him, and he is brilliant at advising on construction contract law and negotiations.

Gavin Thomson
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Gavin Thomson
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Band 3

Gavin Thomson focuses on contentious construction matters, in particular, dispute resolution in the energy sector. He also assists in connection with NEC disputes, subcontracting issues and safety matters.

He is able to grasp and effectively present on highly complex matters. He always provides a high level of service, which is personable and focused on the commercial outcomes.

He is a great partner who has really helped shape a difficult commercial settlement in a timely and comprehensive fashion.

Gavin is a very pragmatic and switched on construction lawyer.

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Mike Barlow
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Band 4

Mike Barlow has established himself as a respected non-contentious construction lawyer. He advises high-profile public and private sector clients on new framework agreements, and operates in the healthcare and energy sectors.

Mike is an experienced and personable individual, with good construction contract knowledge.

Mike is extremely responsive, able to provide solutions to the client and has a sophisticated knowledge of construction law.

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Julie Scott-Gilroy
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Up and Coming

Julie Scott-Gilroy is a legal director who deals exclusively with contentious construction matters, acting in Court of Session proceedings for companies in the education and energy sectors.

Julie is always responsive, has an ability to handle the complexity of the cases and is very aware of the challenges of our business.

She is very experienced in adjudication and the fast pace of the process. She is calm, focused and very diligent with the details.

Caroline Earnshaw
Associates to watch

Caroline Earnshaw is a senior associate who specialises in non-contentious construction law. She operates in the industrial sector and is adept at performing team appointments and drafting sub-contracts.

Caroline is excellent at communicating clearly and identifying potential risks.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Construction

Neil Kelly
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Neil Kelly
1
Band 1
Jennifer McKay
2
Jennifer McKay
2
Band 2
Jonathan Seddon
2
Jonathan Seddon
2
Band 2
Gavin Thomson
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Gavin Thomson
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Band 3
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Mike Barlow
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Band 4
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Julie Scott-Gilroy
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Up and Coming
Caroline Earnshaw
Associates to watch

Members

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Caroline Earnshaw

Julie Scott-Gilroy

Kenneth Carruthers

Mimi Stewart

Clients

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Aberdeen City Council

BAM Properties Limited

City of Edinburgh Council

Diageo Scotland Limited

Empiric Student Property PLC

Moorgarth

SRUC

Scottish Government

Scottish Prison Service

Tesco Stores Limited

Industries

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Construction

Contentious Construction