Brodies LLP, Construction | Chambers UK Profile

About

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Our expert lawyers specialise in all aspects of the construction and engineering industries including infrastructure projects, commercial real estate, education and transport projects, housing, renewables, waste and PFI/PPP sectors. We work with clients in both the public and private sectors and they include developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders.

The breadth of our expertise, both contentious and non-contentious, combined with our ability to call on specialist input from colleagues in real estate, banking, corporate, procurement and regulatory teams, means that we provide a joined-up service to clients that is unrivalled in the Scottish marketplace and which is called upon to assist with projects across the whole of the UK.

Our specialist construction lawyers deliver high quality advice against demanding timescales. From structuring development and investment projects, advising on specialist engineering markets including the waste and renewable sectors, leading on PFI/PPP and hub projects and analysing contract provisions and formulating dispute resolution strategies, we focus on providing practical solutions.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brodies provides advice to contractors and developers on prestigious, high-profile matters. Its non-contentious team is active in the building and engineering sectors, advising on substantial office, public health and mixed-use developments. Its contentious team tackles a range of complex dispute work and is proactive in various methods of ADR as well as litigation. The firm is also involved in large-scale energy and cladding projects.

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Work Highlights

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Brodies acted on behalf of the design and build contractor, Multiplex, in relation to the public inquiry into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Strengths

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Regardless of the size or complexity of the issue, Brodies has the resources to deal with it. Brodies can comfortably deal with multiple disputes due to the depth of its team.

Construction respondent
UK

In my view, Brodies has the leading legal experts in construction contracts and disputes in Scotland. I always find the Brodies team to be quick to respond and provide very clear advice.

Construction respondent
UK

Brodies always looks to provide the best commercial advice rather than simply looking to rack up legal fees, which is refreshing. The team seems to reflect the diversity of the Scottish population.

Construction respondent
UK

We receive great strategic advice from Brodies as well.

Construction respondent
UK

Brodies always informs the client as to when things can be delivered, or if there are issues. The client is kept regularly informed of costs and how these relate to the agreed budget.

Construction respondent
UK

Regardless of the size or complexity of the issue, Brodies has the resources to deal with it. Brodies can comfortably deal with multiple disputes due to the depth of its team.

Construction respondent
UK

In my view, Brodies has the leading legal experts in construction contracts and disputes in Scotland. I always find the Brodies team to be quick to respond and provide very clear advice.

Construction respondent
UK

Brodies always looks to provide the best commercial advice rather than simply looking to rack up legal fees, which is refreshing. The team seems to reflect the diversity of the Scottish population.

Construction respondent
UK

We receive great strategic advice from Brodies as well.

Construction respondent
UK

Brodies always informs the client as to when things can be delivered, or if there are issues. The client is kept regularly informed of costs and how these relate to the agreed budget.

Construction respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Alistair McLean

Band 1

Alistair McLean assists clients with non-contentious construction matters. He advises in connection with redevelopment and regentrification projects.

I have total respect for Alistair.

Alistair is very well thought of and charming. He is client orientated as well.

He has been incredibly useful and our experience has been very positive.

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David Arnott

Band 1

David Arnott has extensive expertise in handling construction litigation, including contract and defects disputes. His key areas of focus include cladding and the energy sector.

David gets it. He knows what the client is looking for and provides good, solid support and advice without frills.

David is a recognised expert in construction disputes and provides no-nonsense, straightforward advice to clients

David Arnott is brilliant. He comes up with good arguments when we need them and gives out good advice. He is up there with the best of them, if not the best I've worked with.

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Jane McMonagle

Band 2

Jane McMonagle is a well-regarded non-contentious construction lawyer. She has substantial expertise in large-scale development and infrastructure projects.

Jane is a very capable individual who is efficient and provides clear advice.

Jane is very good. She is great at explaining things to us so that we understand them, and she provides very strategic advice as well.

Jane McMonagle is excellent, amenable and professional. She turns things around quickly. If I am time-pressured, she will get back to me quickly. She is aware of our requirements.

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Louise Shiels

Band 2

Louise Shiels is well regarded in the market for her experience representing clients in construction litigation. Her areas of expertise include claims for defects and delays.

She is thoroughly knowledgeable, practical and experienced.

Louise Shiels is very competent and knowledgeable. She is always on hand to assist with disputes or provide a sounding board, and her approach and attitude are very pragmatic.

Louise is the person you want fighting your commercial construction battles for you. She is a great strategic thinker and certainly the solicitor you want in your corner.

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Manus Quigg

Band 2

Manus Quigg is a respected practitioner who regularly acts for clients in construction disputes. He has particular strength representing clients in defect claims involving infrastructure and development projects.

Manus takes complex issues and provides clear concise advice in a very approachable, client-focused manner.

Manus always provides sound advice and will look at a dispute from all angles.

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Christopher Duff

Band 3

Christopher Duff has garnered significant recognition for his contentious construction practice. He frequently assists clients with construction disputes in relation to defects and delays.

Christopher is willing to offer his advice on the best way forward for the client. This practical approach is what clients want. He does not shy away from issues and is prepared to outline the risks.

Christopher Duff is a great communicator and commercial thinker.

Christopher is a huge support to our business.

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