Morton Fraser MacRoberts houses a team of experienced commercial litigators, equipped to handle the full scope of commercial litigation work. The practice often assists private entities and public authorities with procurement matters, competition claims and contractual disputes. The team is jointly led by Richard McMeeken, who boasts considerable experience as a solicitor advocate, alongside Julie Hamilton, who has expertise in complex group litigation. Nicola Ross is a key name within the firm’s financial services litigation offering. Insolvency specialist Leon Breakey and Lynsay Cargill are both key figures within the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'MFM has just undergone a significant merger and is now a very large firm in Scotland. They are involved in complicated and high-value litigation across the spectrum of commercial work from competition work through to insolvency.'
- 'A very impressive firm.'
'My recent instructions from the firm have mostly involved working with Richard McMeeken. He's a very talented litigator with a thorough legal understanding of the cases, and both pragmatic and pleasant to deal with.'
'The team have excellent communication with clients. Their legal advice is tailored to the audience and is always user-friendly. They are tenacious.'
'Julie Hamilton is an excellent individual lawyer.'
'The combined firm is a substantial operation with an approachable style, producing a high quality of work.'
- 'Nicola Ross is an excellent litigator and extremely professional.'
- 'Leon Breakey is an excellent litigator and very well respected in the market for his commercial and pragmatic approach.'
- 'Richard McMeekin combines intellectual acumen with an ability to explain difficult concepts in an accessible way, aptly demonstrated by his many articles and blogs: great examples of clear communication. He is also pragmatic and courteous to deal with.'
- 'Michael Vaughan is really a stand out talent. His legal analysis skills are second to none, he is a hit with clients, and counsel enjoy working with him. He is a real star of the future with an impressive career ahead of him.'
Key clients
- Marchmont Farms Limited
- Bakkafrost Scotland Limited
- Logan Gray Limited
- D2Zero
- Littlejohn Investments Limited
- National Trust for Scotland
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Student Loans Company Limited
- Scottish Government
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Greater Glasgow Health Board and challenge was raised in respect of the client's procurement for the provision of testing and laboratory services. The pursuer, a prospective bidder, sought to suspend the procurement on an interim basis until the resolution of the dispute.
Acting for the liquidators of AYMA IOT Limited, we have pursued court proceedings against three former directors of the company. The liquidators seek payment ofaround £1.7m from the various directors with the claims being categorised asgratuitous alienations, wrongful trading and misfeasance under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Acted for Rocep-Lusol Holdings Limited in a Commercial Action in the Court of Session against Lindal Dispenser GmbH. Our client licensed various patents to Lindal for use within products which dispensed highly viscous material.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Richard McMeeken; Julie Hamilton
Other key lawyers
Nicola Ross; Leon Breakey; Lynsay Cargill