UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
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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.
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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.
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They offer real expertise in this space and a number of value-adds and go above and beyond which is appreciated.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts are always able to grasp the detail of complex construction matters and coherently articulate the facts.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts stand out for their quality and breadth of knowledge and depth of experience.
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He is very experienced, focused and able. Neil is a master tactician.
He is a brilliant lawyer.
Neil is excellent.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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Kenneth Carruthers
Mimi Stewart
Caroline Earnshaw
Julie Scott-Gilroy
Jonathan Seddon
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