David Arnott
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Construction
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About
Provided by David Arnott
Career
David is in our contentious construction team and specialises in the resolution of construction, infrastructure and engineering disputes. He is a recognised expert in his field and in recent years he has been involved in some of Scotland’s largest and most high profile construction disputes including issues arising from the Edinburgh Trams Project, the Edinburgh Schools Project and the new Forth Crossing.
David has considerable experience in all forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation (from Sheriff Court to Supreme Court), arbitration, adjudication, mediation and expert determination. He lectures regularly on construction issues to clients and the wider construction industry.
Chambers Review
UK
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"David is a recognised expert in construction disputes and provides no-nonsense, straightforward advice to clients"
"David gets it. He knows what the client is looking for and provides good, solid support and advice without frills."
"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."
"David is a recognised expert in construction disputes and provides no-nonsense, straightforward advice to clients"
"David gets it. He knows what the client is looking for and provides good, solid support and advice without frills."