DWF pulls together a strong commercial litigation offering with a varied case load of telecoms, real estate, and public sector disputes. Lauren Rae leads the team and demonstrates extensive experience at all levels of the Scottish court system. Laura McCabe holds a strong book of work acting for clients in health and safety inquiries, while Ursula Currie’s practice encompasses landlord and tenant, planning, and breach of contract disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Lauren Rae, Partner - I have instructed Lauren in relation to three real estate disputes, and on each occasion, she has managed to resolve all of them in a timely and creative manner. She takes the time to properly understand the dispute, the commercial outcomes, and works hard to achieve them. She is proactive in her approach.
- Lauren Rae is an astute commercial litigator. Her communication is excellent, and she runs her team with real efficiency. Kirsty Waughman (Associate) is all over the detail of a case. She has a real ability to strategize and focus attention on the areas of a case that really matter. Kirsty has loads of potential.
- I found Lauren Rae outstanding in her knowledge of arbitration and procedure and her ability to understand the situation and anticipate any potential problems that may occur.
- The team at DWF gives sound, practical advice, with a full understanding and knowledge, asking those particular questions that show complete awareness of the problem and the solution.
- The team has people within it who are experienced in the specific legal challenges that can arise from the agricultural sector in which I work.
- My main contact is Lauren Rae, who I have found to be very helpful, especially when requiring her knowledge of Seed Potato Contract T&Cs and Arbitration Rules, along with her willingness to provide a helpline service to our association members.
Key clients
- City of Edinburgh Council
- APUC Limited
- Marks & Spencer PLC
- BT Group PLC
- Mowi Scotland Limited
- Next Holdings Limited
- Aberdeen City Council
- Fair Civil Justice
- Maritime & Coastguard Agency
- British Potato Trade Association
Work highlights
Advising Fair Civil Justice on a pro-bono basis about a Supreme Court Intervention in respect of the development of group proceedings in Scotland and the consequences for consumers about a divergence in practice north and south of the border.
Acting on behalf of Alltrust SIPP in one of only 7 cases under section 5 of the Trust (Scotland) Act 1921.
Acting on behalf of Aberdeen City Council in a high-value, complex case against AECOM for allegations of defective construction of the Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen.
Practice head
Lauren Rae
Other key lawyers
Laura McCabe; Ursula Currie