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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- '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.'
- 'I started using this firm in 2023 and have been extremely impressed from the start. Complex issues are addressed speedily and without fuss, and their advice is always sound.'
- 'Stronach's are 100% honest and trustworthy and I have complete faith and trust in their advice.'
- '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.'
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