Shepherd and Wedderburn covers a myriad of construction mandates, with instructions from the education, leisure, and healthcare sectors all forming part of the portfolio keeping the practice busy in recent times. The team is led by Euan McLeod, who is geared to handle clients from both the public and private sectors. Paul Young drives the firm’s infrastructure offering, while Euan Murray has an established practice advising the energy sector. Lauren Thomson is sought out for her experience in the property development and housebuilding sectors.
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Testimonials
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- Euan McLeod: awesome in making his point without being offensive, great knowledge of the construction, infrastructure, and renewables business. Euan Murray: listens well.
- Great practical advice in Scottish as well as in English law; no showing off; can lead delicate negotiations as well as function as back office; very business-oriented thinking; calm and reasonable approach; focused on solutions; exactly whom you would want to have on your team.
- It is a pleasure to deal with the whole team. They are very responsive and understand the markets well. Advice is always delivered in a timely fashion and is clear.
- I have dealt with Paul Young, Euan Murray, and Euan McCloud. All have given good, pragmatic, and commercial advice. They always meet deadlines and are very good value for money.
- Kirsty Gray is extremely diligent in her analysis of a case.
Key clients
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Canadian Solar
- States of Jersey
- International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust Scotland
- Royal High School Preservation Trust
- Silverstone Circuits Limited
- Hogs Haven Golf Club Limited
- Highway Management (Scotland) Limited
- Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Limited
- Molo Hotels
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Euan McLeod
Other key lawyers
Lauren Thomson; Paul Young; Euan Murray