LAWYER PROFILE

James Forbes

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 1 practice area

Construction

Scotland

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

UK

Practice Areas

James is a partner within our Construction and Projects team specialising in construction, engineering and PPP/PFI projects. James acts for both the public and private sector on a number of high value capital projects, across a range of sectors including Education, Waste, Roads and Healthcare.

James is also part of the renewable energy group at Burness Paull with a particular focus on biomass, energy from waste, municipal waste management projects and on-shore wind. He specialises in EPC contracting and all construction and specialised contracts such as Balance of Plant and Turbine Supply Agreements.

James is dual qualified in Scots and English law and has an LLM in Construction Law. He is accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Construction Law. James is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Notary Public.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Forbes advises on matters involving large public works, infrastructure projects and energy developments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a very experienced partner.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is pragmatic, sensible and knows about the sector.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is very good at dispensing appropriate advice and getting across the required detail and knock-on effects of various scenarios.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession