Transport: Road
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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0131 228 3777About
Provided by Brodies LLP
Brodies provides support to clients on the full range of legal issues affecting their transport businesses, including commercial contracts, infrastructure provision, regulatory and compliance including health and safety, and vehicle funding and acquisition.
We provide ‘wrap-around’ services for complex infrastructure projects, and act on local and national strategic road projects, advising developers on roads construction consents, developer contributions, stopping up or diversion of roads, and adoption issues.
Our expertise covers contentious and non-contentious matters and we also advise landowners in relation to land assembly for major roads projects, including objections to compulsory purchase, and advice and support in relation to all manner of compensation claims.
Chambers Review
Brodies has a stellar team with substantial experience handling road infrastructure projects. It is noted in particular for its expertise in the areas of compulsory purchase orders and land referencing, and also adept at providing clients with advice on a diverse range of other road-related legal procedures. The firm offers a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of major projects, with the ability to advise on planning, construction and funding issues. The team is frequently involved in road-related disputes, including adjudications, arbitrations and court proceedings, concerning construction and road design issues.
Work Highlights
- Brodies advised Perth and Kinross Council on the Cross Tay Link Road project, including land assembly, planning and regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brodies has very good breadth in road law."
"Brodies are very good at dealing with complex and technical issues."
"Brodies has very good breadth in road law."
"Brodies are very good at dealing with complex and technical issues."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Hamilton is highly regarded for her extensive experience in this sector. She advises on project and planning issues, including consent and objections to applications, inquiry processes and compensation matters.
"Karen is a consummate professional with wide experience and knowledge."
Odell Milne focuses her practice on road and rail projects. She is adept at advising in connection with issues such as compulsory purchase, land assembly and property matters.
Legal director Scott Logan is noted for his experience in compulsory purchase and land assembly matters. He is adept at acting for both councils and landowners, with experience in both defending against and filing objections.
Ranked Lawyers at
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