Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a strong track record across Scotland’s major infrastructure projects, particularly in the education, health, and transport sectors. It is active on operational PFI/PPP matters, handback and expiry issues, and project-related disputes. Group lead Rod Munro is a seasoned practitioner with deep expertise in urban regeneration and social infrastructure projects, and is noted for his familiarity with both traditional and emerging infrastructure delivery models. Duncan Osler acts for a range of sponsors, developers and funders, and is especially well-regarded for his procurement expertise. Jennifer McKay supports the team with her focus on contentious matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Attention to detail. Work as an extension of the in-house team and so communicate effectively with non-legal stakeholders. Keen to develop relationships.'
‘The key benefit of MFM is knowledge of staff and interpersonal skills to work together to develop solutions.'
'Stand out partner is Rod Munro.’
'Their knowledge of the local market is very strong - especially the participants / players and the history of infra projects. Their ability to look locally but also UK wide really brings an added edge to discussions and the inevitable explanations when trying to navigate projects - especially secondary market etc.'
'Rod Munro - non-confrontational, but firm in getting the points across and seeking solutions.'
'A highlight of working with Morton Fraser MacRoberts has been their ability to draw on expertise from a huge number of disciplines. Each team encountered has a fantastic knowledge of their speciality and has passed on their advice in a timeous and easy to understand manner.'
'Without doubt the individuals encountered have a detailed working knowledge of their area of expertise but what is just as important is the personalities behind the knowledge.'
'The individuals at Morton Fraser MacRoberts are incredibly personable, on time, thorough, trustworthy but above all pass on their advice in a manner that is easy to understand.'
'Providing an effective service. Really tried to understand our needs. Also delivers value-add training.'
'The key benefit of MFM is knowledge of staff and interpersonal skills to work together to develop solutions.'
Key clients
- The Scottish Government
- The Ministry of Defence
- Transport Scotland
- NHS Boards
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- NHS Fife
- NHS Lanarkshire
- NHS Lothian
- NHS Tayside
- Glasgow City Council
- Clackmannanshire Council
- Police Scotland
- Scottish Prison Service
- 3ED Glasgow Limited (Abrdn; Dalmore; Semperian)
- Clackmannanshire Schools Education Partnership Limited
- Class 98 Limited (Semperian)
- Claymore Roads Limited (Morgan Sindall Investments; InfraRed)
- The Edinburgh Schools Partnership (Abrdn; Dalmore; Semperian)
- E4D&G Limited (Amey Venture); Currie & Brown Investments)
- The Renfrewshire Schools Partnership (Amey Ventures; Abrdn; Infrastructure Investments
Work highlights
Advising Scottish Water in relation to operational matters on and the "handback" of the Almond Valley, Seafield and Esk Valley PFI Project.
Advising SSE in relation to major elements of its Pathway to 2030 programme, including the procurement and installation of 1,700 km of cable (worth over £4Bn), both onshore and subsea, plus the construction of major Converter stations.
Acting for NHS Lothian on its multiple disputes with Consort Healthcare, the PFI company for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh PFI Project, as well as dealing with adjudications addressing deductions to performance scores on a month-by-month basis as a result of failures by Consort Healthcare to meet the output specification.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rod Munro
Other key lawyers
Duncan Osler; Jennifer McKay; Sarah Pengelly