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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Construction

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Our highly regarded advice is sought by clients and legal peers alike. We add value not only through our legal insight but also by applying extensive practical experience to identify and manage risk appropriately.

Our group acts for developers, contractors, public authorities and lenders, in the UK and worldwide, providing advice in relation to: procurement advice and selection; drafting and negotiating; and dispute avoidance and resolution.

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Construction - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn has a respected practice that offers advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters to developers, contractors and public institutions. The team has noted strength across the energy sector and demonstrates expertise in construction disputes relating to the education and healthcare sectors. It also advises on significant commercial and leisure development projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Silverstone Circuits in relation to the design and construction of their new 1400m world class go-karting facility.

Strengths

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  • Everyone in the team is experienced and can deal with all of our issues and concerns. Shepherd and Wedderburn also have good contacts with experts if required.

    Construction respondentUK
  • The team is excellent. They have a very good knowledge of the general market and are pragmatic, proactive and get work done in very good time scales.

    Construction respondentUK
  • I found Shepherd and Wedderburn to be very personable and easy to get on with. They quickly grasped the details of the cases and understood our arguments.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Euan McLeod
    Band 2Euan McLeod

    Euan McLeod

    Euan McLeod is a well-regarded practitioner who regularly advises clients on construction contracts, procurement and the construction aspects of redevelopment projects. He also advises clients from the energy industry.

    • Euan is an excellent support and is always very responsive and willing to take the lead on our behalf.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He knows the infrastructure market in Scotland and England up and down.

      Construction respondentUK
    • Euan knows the topic very well and is very easy to deal with.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He is excellent and very knowledgeable.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 2Iain Drummond
    Band 2Iain Drummond

    Iain Drummond

    Iain Drummond regularly represents clients in construction disputes, ranging from building defects to fire protection works. His clients include entities in the healthcare and energy sectors.
    • Iain is very experienced and very quickly fully understands our position and issues and can advise immediately on any construction matter and is always available to assist.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Band 3Lauren Thomson
    Band 3Lauren Thomson

    Lauren Thomson

    Lauren Thomson assists with development agreements and contracts. Her clients range from contractors to financial advisers.
  • Band 4David Anderson
    Band 4David Anderson

    David Anderson

    David Anderson is experienced in bringing defect claims against contractors. He also provides advice in relation to the correct interpretation of project contracts.
    • He is a fantastic professional and great at structuring complex issues.

      Construction respondentUK
    • He is excellent in the construction field. He was on it, right up to speed and liaised with good experts.

      Construction respondentUK
  • Up and ComingNathaniel Buckingham
    Up and ComingNathaniel Buckingham

    Nathaniel Buckingham

    Nathaniel Buckingham is known for assisting clients, such as healthcare providers and contractors, with defect and delay claims.

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