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Construction - Scotland
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts represents developers and public sector clients. It advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. It has considerable experience in commercial and residential developments, as well as urban community regeneration projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts acted for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde in disputes relating to the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil Kelly
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Neil Kelly
1
Band 1

Neil Kelly represents clients in construction defect litigation. He also provides advice on health and safety in the construction space.

"Neil Kelly is a very fine adviser, especially in an hour of need."

"Neil is recognised as one of the best construction lawyers in Scotland"

"Neil is a very experienced practitioner."

Jennifer McKay
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Jennifer McKay
2
Band 2

Jennifer McKay advises clients on construction disputes, including construction defect litigation. She also acts in Court of Session proceedings in relation to breach of service specification terms.

"Jane is very experienced and very knowledgeable. I like to work with solicitors who work hard, and she does that."

"I was very impressed with Jennifer on all of the issues she supported us with."

Jonathan Seddon
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Jonathan Seddon
2
Band 2

Jonathan Seddon focuses his practice on non-contentious construction, including advising developers on construction contracts and commercial agreements.

"Jonathan is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, committed and very approachable."

"Jonathan Seddon is a great business partner and applies a good level of commercial and pragmatic focus to any project he delivers for us. He is very approachable."

"He is a very fine adviser who knows how to play the long wide game."

Gavin Thomson
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Gavin Thomson
3
Band 3

Gavin Thomson focuses on contentious construction matters, in particular, dispute resolution in the energy sector. He also assists in connection with NEC disputes, subcontracting issues and safety matters.

"Gavin Thomson makes important phone calls on our behalf and is able to resolve matters fully and to our satisfaction."

"Gavin is a great guy, very decent, and a good lawyer."

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Mike Barlow
4
Band 4

Mike Barlow has established himself as a respected non-contentious construction lawyer. He advises high-profile public and private sector clients on new framework agreements, and operates in the healthcare and energy sectors.

"Mike Barlow is technically very strong. He is endlessly patient with our questions and is able to explain in layman's terms the impact of our actions or requirements."

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Julie Scott-Gilroy
U
Up and Coming

Julie Scott-Gilroy is a legal director who deals exclusively with contentious construction matters, acting in Court of Session proceedings for companies in the education and energy sectors.

"Julie Scott-Gilroy is very diligent and attentive to our situation and needs."

"We received excellent service levels from Julie, with high levels of consideration, sophistication and clear communication."

Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Neil Kelly
1
Neil Kelly
1
Band 1
Jennifer McKay
2
Jennifer McKay
2
Band 2
Jonathan Seddon
2
Jonathan Seddon
2
Band 2
Gavin Thomson
3
Gavin Thomson
3
Band 3
4
Mike Barlow
4
Band 4
U
Julie Scott-Gilroy
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Caroline Earnshaw

Julie Scott-Gilroy

Kenneth Carruthers

Mimi Stewart

Clients

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Aberdeen City Council

BAM Properties Limited

City of Edinburgh Council

Diageo Scotland Limited

Empiric Student Property PLC

Moorgarth

SRUC

Scottish Government

Scottish Prison Service

Tesco Stores Limited

Industries

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Construction

Contentious Construction