Shepherd and Wedderburn is active on projects throughout the UK, with a burgeoning contentious offering which supplements its well established expertise in operational projects practice. Clients include employers, procuring authorities, sponsors, and funders, across numerous sectors. Stephen Colliston leads the team, and has more than 25 years’ experience in relation to both new build and operational projects. Also key area Nigel Sievwright, who has a particular focus on operational matters, and David Anderson, noted for his expertise as a commercial litigator.
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Key clients

  • Acciona Industrial SA/Acciona Industrial UK Limited
  • Balfour Beatty
  • West Lothian Council
  • Pinnacle Schools
  • City of Edinburgh Council
  • Consort Healthcare (Mid-Yorkshire) Limited
  • Consort Healthcare (Blackburn) Limited
  • Consort Healthcare (Edinburgh Royal Infirmary) Limited
  • Highway Management (Scotland) Limited
  • Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
  • InfraRed Capital Partners
  • Equitix

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Stephen Colliston

Other key lawyers

Nigel Sievwright; David Anderson