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Stronachs LLP

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In Aberdeen, Robert McDiarmid spearheads the commercial litigation practice at Stronachs LLP, which is equipped to handle the full range of energy and construction sector cases. McDiarmid acts for both private and listed companies in breach of contract claims, IP disputes and high-value arbitrations. Colin Sandilands is known for his extensive real estate expertise, while Deborah Law supervises the firm’s insolvency practice.
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Testimonials

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  • 'We have found it difficult to get good lawyers in Aberdeen for managing complex commercial and IP cases. Stronachs is able to handle it well. Stronachs has the team and the resources to be able to handle large and complicated cases.'

  • 'Colin Sandilands is an exceptional lawyer. His expertise in the law is matched only by his genuine care and understanding of our needs.'

  • 'They have experience in substantial and complex litigation and can punch above their weight in terms of quality of work.'

  • 'Robert McDiarmid heads the litigation and dispute resolution team at Stronachs. Over the past year, Bob has been hugely helpful in resolving a complex insolvency and restructuring situation in the natural resources sector.'

  • 'We used Colin Sandilands for litigation and his knowledge was exceptional, Colin walked us through the process and explained where we were correct in litigating and where we could potentially have issues.'

  • 'Stronachs is a small practice which punches above its weight.'

Key clients

  • Weatherford International plc
  • Global Energy Group
  • TotalEnergies E&P North Sea UK Limited
  • Marshall Errock Construction Limited
  • Peterson (UK) Limited
  • Sureclean Group Limited
  • Glen Mhor Limited
  • Fairhurst
  • Xodus Group Limited
  • Oventrop UK Limited
  • Weatherford International plc
  • Global Energy Group

Work highlights

Representing energy international super-major in relation to a high-value commercial dispute involving the cessation of production at multiple oil fields in the UK Continental Shelf, including judicial review proceedings of sector-importance at the High Court (Administrative Court) London, and Court of Session.
Representing Weatherford International plc and subsidiaries in relation to high value commercial and intellectual property disputes in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts.
Representing renewable energy developer in Court of Session proceedings relating to multi-million pound claims for breach of contract and negligence against renewables consultants and contractors.

Practice head

Robert McDiarmid

Other key lawyers

Colin Sandilands; Deborah Law