Karyn Watt
Karyn is a partner in our Corporate group.
She has over 25 years’ construction industry experience and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Construction Law. She is a member of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group which plays a crucial role in shaping and delivering Scotland’s economic ambitions. Karyn is New York bar qualified and is a qualified mediator.
She is on the Consultative Committee and in the drafting team of the Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) and also acts for the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC). She leads major projects on behalf of both local authorities and the private sector, involving complex strategic procurement and project issues. In recognition of her contribution to the industry, Karyn was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the RIAS in 2013.
Recent projects include:
• The Aberdeen schools 3Rs project
• Edinburgh Napier’s £78m project
• Aberdeen University library project £50m (on behalf of the main contractor)
• Construction aspect of City Legacy (the Commonwealth Games athlete’s village)
• Isle of Wight schools project (£35 million)
Tel: 0131 625 8154
Email: karyn.watt@andersonstrathern.co.uk
Having worked with Anderson Strathern for the past few years, I can thoroughly recommend their team. The quality of work by this firm and Karyn Watt in particular is outstanding. Karyn has an exceptional ability to grasp and handle complex issues and her attention to detail and provision of advice in a timely manner has always been of great assistance. Karyn is knowledgeable, is very easily accessible and answers all questions. She maintains close coordination with me and I am kept appraised of developments on a regular basis. She is very professional as well as friendly. The working relationship with Karyn has developed into a trustworthy partnership, for which I'm very grateful.
Claus Wiegand Larsen, Pihl
