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A team with a growing reputation, we specialise in the full range of project sizes from complex multi-million pound developments to simple house conversions. We act for international developers as well as local home-owners. All the parties in the supply chain from main contractors to sub-contractors; funders to the professional team benefit from our advice.   
The sooner you speak to us, the more we can help in keeping costs down and improving your negotiating position. With competitive commercial rates and a wealth of experience we help our clients get it right first time.
When projects do run into difficulties we have the expertise and experience to find the right solution. If all else fails we have a team experienced in litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

A sample of our recent experience includes:

- advising a major contractor in the negotiation of a framework agreement with Scottish Prisons;
- advising on a major broadband project;
- advising a university on the contruction of a new business school;
- advising a local authority on procurement and construction of a new leisure complex and swimming pool;
- advising the Bio-Energy division of a major company on construction issues, appointments for a major project and PFI projects;
- acting for funders in relation to construction issues for acquisition of a city centre office block;
- acting as solicitors to the National Specialist Contractors Council, Scottish Committee;
- acting for an international construction company in a consortium bid for a PFI schools tender.

We provide advice on the following. Click on the words to access our glossary.

  • Bonds, Guarantees and Insurance

  • Contracts, Collateral Warranties, Step in Rights and Novations

  • Procurement, Joint Ventures, Design & Build, Partnering Charters

  • Project Finance and Facility Letters

  • Risk Management, Project Management and Project Team

  • Dispute Resolution and Cash-flow

  • Adjudication and Mediation

  • Court action, Litigation and Arbitration


  • A number of factsheets are available on a selection of these topics.

    For more information contact Keith Bishop or Karyn Watt


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