With Innes Clark at the helm, Morton Fraser MacRoberts is well-versed in managing company, professional liability, IP, and procurement disputes. Julie Hamilton handles a broad range of commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation, and Richard McMeeken is an ‘impressive litigator’ who specialises in commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, and warranty claims. Nicola Ross focuses her practice on company and partnership disputes as well as contentious insolvency issues. Leon Breakey and legal director Lynsay Cargill are noted for their active courtroom presence, regularly representing clients in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts.
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‘Well-regarded commercial litigation team with a good range of skills. ’
‘Richard McMeeken is a standout individual. Genuine interest in the law, very intelligent, and pleasant to deal with. ’
‘Both Morton Fraser and MacRoberts were already prominent in the Scottish market and the combined firm represents an impressive force.’
‘Richard McMeeken is a likeable and commercially minded litigator who deals with high-quality work and has excellent client relationships.’
‘A full-service law firm with strong teams working well with an impressive litigation/dispute resolution department.’
‘Richard McMeeken is an impressive litigator, combining strong legal knowledge and commercial sense.’
‘Richard McMeeken is a fabulous lawyer of real value. His experience was evident and he ultimately drove the process well.'
Key clients
- Bonjour Residences Limited
- BV10 Limited
- Blind Veterans UK
- Skaala IFN Oy
- Bakkafrost Scotland Limited
- John Graham
- Transport Scotland (Scottish Ministers)
- The Liquidators of Ayma IOT Limited v John MacMillan & others
- Barrie Dear Limited
- Kingston Park House Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Bonjour Residences in successfully litigating and resolving a dispute with a former director, involving urgent protective remedies.
- Advised Bakkafrost Scotland Limited in a multi-million-pound marine salvage contract dispute.
- Advised the City of Edinburgh Council in a large waste contract dispute, successfully resolved at mediation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lynsay Cargill
Practice head
Innes Clark
Other key lawyers
Julie Hamilton; Richard McMeeken; Nicola Ross; Leon Breakey; Lynsay Cargill