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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Garry Borland KC comes highly recommended for complex, high-value commercial and contractual matters and is regularly cited as a standout advocate for construction and engineering disputes. He is also frequently instructed in insolvency, tax and professional liability proceedings. He has handled disputes arising across a number of industry sectors including financial services, energy and insurance.
Strengths
He's able to take very complex situations and reduce them down simply for the clients, to come up with a strategy and deliver.
Garry is the standout KC for complex commercial cases because of the way that he immerses himself in the detail of cases and the clarity of his analysis so as to cut through the complex.
Garry is exceptionally careful and detailed. He can work around anything when required.
Construction - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Garry Borland KC is a highly reputed silk with a broad-based practice running the full gamut of construction, professional negligence and engineering. He has acted in some of the most high-profile cases in Scotland, including complex defect and damages claims, as well as disputes over framework agreements concerning public sector housing refurbishment.
Strengths
Garry Borland is the leading construction advocate in Scotland. He is incredibly forensic and fantastic on his feet, but remains commercial.
Garry Borland is an excellent advocate with very strong commercial acumen.
Restructuring/Insolvency - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Garry Borland KC has a broad practice dealing with all areas of commercial law and detailed knowledge of restructuring and insolvency. He often advises on high-value and technical insolvency cases and is also well respected for his grasp of construction, property and company disputes. He is well versed in capital reductions and disposals of companies.
Strengths
Garry is one of the best legal technicians in Scotland, best suited to corporate cases and complex legal disputes.