Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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(0131) 247 1000Chambers Review
Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts on a varied portfolio of commercial litigation and has particular expertise in advising clients on contractual disputes. The firm's clients include key names from the energy, banking and transport industries, among others.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts acted for Bonjour Residences on a dispute concerning a director's breach of duties, successfully recovering £1 million in transferred funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The many complexities in our case were expertly handled by the team. They were extremely diligent in their response to us and the quality of the service was superb."
"They were proactive and good at preparing us and understood the matter well. Morton Fraser MacRoberts were instrumental in getting a good outcome for our case."
"They have a strong team, with efficient preparation, strong legal knowledge and the ability to call on other specialist teams within the firm. They're very organised and quick to respond."
"The firm provided practical support with excellent knowledge of the local rules, practices and opposing counsel."
"They seem to have a team with a broad skill set and I was really happy with the way they dealt with my case."
"The many complexities in our case were expertly handled by the team. They were extremely diligent in their response to us and the quality of the service was superb."
"They were proactive and good at preparing us and understood the matter well. Morton Fraser MacRoberts were instrumental in getting a good outcome for our case."
"They have a strong team, with efficient preparation, strong legal knowledge and the ability to call on other specialist teams within the firm. They're very organised and quick to respond."
"The firm provided practical support with excellent knowledge of the local rules, practices and opposing counsel."
"They seem to have a team with a broad skill set and I was really happy with the way they dealt with my case."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Hamilton has extensive experience in litigation and handles a wide range of contentious matters, including contractual and shareholder disputes. She also has experience handling high-profile public procurement disputes.
"Julie's wealth of knowledge was invaluable as she advised and supported us throughout. Her mediation and negotiation tactics were expert as she brought us to a favourable resolution."
"She's able to be very on the ball and pushes for things to be resolved then and there."
"Julie is our go-to solicitor in Scotland. I would be pleased to work with her on any matter."
"I was really happy with the service that Julie provided."
Richard McMeeken is a dual-qualified solicitor advocate with a great deal of litigation expertise. Based in Edinburgh, he assists clients on a range of matters, including shareholder and insolvency-related disputes.
"Richard was excellent throughout our case. I felt confident with his advice and direction, which was wonderful. He was quick to understand, absolutely clear in his advice and his analysis of risk."
"He's commercially minded, pragmatic, sensible and gives good advice. Richard is a resolution-focused individual whom I'm more than happy to recommend and cheerfully choose myself if I was a client."
"He combines strong legal knowledge with a practicality and commercial awareness which leads to good results for his clients."
"He's very sensible and personable to deal with. He's my standout."