Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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Davidson Chalmers Stewart advises on a comprehensive range of disputes including those that concern contractual issues and breaches of warranty. The team has particular expertise in litigation concerning real estate investment and development. It is also adept at handling disputes where professional negligence is a factor.
Work Highlights
- Davidson Chalmers Stewart acted for The Open Seas Trust on a judicial review regarding the alleged failures of the Scottish Government to uphold their statutory obligations and duties regarding the marine environment.
Strengths
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"It's a firm that is focused on its particular market sectors and handles them very well, as they have a number of excellent, experienced lawyers."
"They are able to take on quite a wide spectrum of cases. They seem to be able to resource litigation in a good way and handle cases well. Even on short notice, they are flexible."
"We were satisfied with Davidson Chalmers Stewart's expertise; the team was very good, identified the suitable counsel and experts for us and we are very happy with their service."
"Their service has been excellent and everyone is very easy to deal with. They're also very good at delegating tasks."
"The team is excellent at coping with complex and novel litigation. From managing partner down, it's a very hands-on firm. They're unflappable with an evident can-do attitude."
"It's a firm that is focused on its particular market sectors and handles them very well, as they have a number of excellent, experienced lawyers."
"They are able to take on quite a wide spectrum of cases. They seem to be able to resource litigation in a good way and handle cases well. Even on short notice, they are flexible."
"We were satisfied with Davidson Chalmers Stewart's expertise; the team was very good, identified the suitable counsel and experts for us and we are very happy with their service."
"Their service has been excellent and everyone is very easy to deal with. They're also very good at delegating tasks."
"The team is excellent at coping with complex and novel litigation. From managing partner down, it's a very hands-on firm. They're unflappable with an evident can-do attitude."
Notable Practitioners
Sheila Webster leads the dispute resolution team at Davidson Chalmers Stewart and maintains a broad litigation practice that encompasses significant contract disputes. She can also provide clients with the benefit of her skills as a mediator.
"Sheila has a huge amount of experience with litigation work; she is particularly valuable at knowing and dealing with the courts and has good knowledge of the construction sector."
"She gets to the core and commercial points of the issue quickly and doesn't get bogged down in discussing technicalities. She finds the best way to achieve an outcome in our interest."
"Sheila Webster is a star performer and a very robust negotiator."
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