Morton Fraser MacRoberts holds a strong book of construction work across the energy, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. The team handles a steady stream of high-profile work with both contentious and non-contentious elements. The unit is led by Jennifer McKay who handles a varied client base of contractors, consultants, and insurers. Jonathan Seddon is a recognised authority on fire safety remediation, while Neil Kelly’s portfolio of work encompasses disputes arising out of infrastructure and capital projects. Mike Barlow’s transactional practice sees him mandated to draft and negotiate the full spectrum of construction contracts.
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- Although a partner, David Wilson is always available to meet, support, and represent us as a client - he values us and understands what we need. Having said that, David Wilson's colleagues have always been sharp and responsive.
- They are excellent at the basics - highly competent and responsive; excellent communicators and able to explain everything with great clarity; patient and supportive; determined and tenacious in pursuit of cases - and brutally honest about client prospects. They always meet deadlines, always make time to meet, take calls, etc.
- The team is very experienced; they really listen and provide an excellent service for us.
- Sarah Pengelly, Legal Director, was excellent. She went above and beyond and provided excellent advice.
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP distinguishes itself through the strength of its legal expertise and the exceptional commitment of its team. They demonstrate extensive knowledge of construction law and contracts, with significant experience in adjudications. The team's dedication and ability to manage the fast-paced nature of adjudication is what particularly differentiates them from other firms.
- Julie Scott-Gilroy stands out for her expertise in adjudication, supported by her strong knowledge of construction law, strategic thinking, and genuine commitment to her work.
- David Wilson was our Senior Partner that we dealt with. Georgie Naysmith did most of the adjudication work. David led the team and understood the construction aspect of the landscape better than anyone I've engaged with in thirty years. He brought everyone in that we needed, and they were all of the same high calibre as him and his team. David was also brilliant at communicating with a broad range of our internal team, some not construction-minded or legally minded, but he managed relationships internally and externally (opposing team, adjudicator, etc.) beautifully. Georgie was our sharp-minded and strategically placed secret weapon, who also could get through a mountain of work with a smile!
- Excellent at understanding construction-related topics and offering practical and logical advice and pathways to recovering monies due.
- David Wilson is excellent and has years of in-depth knowledge and advice.
- Jonny Seddon is excellent - always very quick to respond, to pick up when colleagues are unavailable, to provide legal advice, and is good at delivering it in a way we can understand.
Key clients
- SSE
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Enva Ireland
- The McConnell Group
- NHS Lanarkshire
- David Samual Properties
- Apex Hotels
- Capability Scotland
- Robertson Group
- McAleer & Rushe
- United Overseas Bank
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Persimmon
- Guernsey Investments Limited
- Chancerygate
- Dickie & Moore
- Diageo
- Ogilvie Construction
- Oberlanders
- Zorin Finance
Work highlights
Acting for NHS Lanarkshire on the Monklands Replacement Project, the design and construction of a new hospital at Wester Moffat in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.
Acting for SSEN Transmission on their "Pathway to 2030" programme.
Acting for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde in relation to disputes arising out of the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
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Practice head
Jennifer McKay
Other key lawyers
Neil Kelly; Mike Barlow; Jonathan Seddon