Brodies LLP ‘possesses strength in depth when it comes to construction specialists’, advising clients in the energy, housebuilding and technology sectors under the joint supervision of Louise Shiels and Jane McMonagle. As a key member of the firm’s contentious construction offering, Shiels ’leads by example’, frequently working on high-value court actions and public inquiries. The team’s wealth of disputes experience is highlighted through Manus Quigg, a talented arbitrator, and David Arnott, who has considerable experience with defects claims. Christopher Duff offers ‘clear and practical advice’ to public authorities, healthcare clients and energy corporations. McMonagle spearheads the transactional arm of the team and regularly handles complex building agreements. This side of the team is bolstered by Alistair McLean, who regularly assists with cross-border projects, and Kirsteen Milne, who has built a reputation in handling new engineering contracts (NEC).
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- ‘A close-knit team who all operate at a top level. Personal yet professional, and they deliver fantastic service to their clients.’
- 'One of the leading firms for construction disputes. Louise Shiels is excellent.'
- 'Louise Shiels leads by example with her unparalleled work ethic. She runs a very talented team who are the 'go-to' in the market.’
- 'The Brodies team are essentially an extension of our in-house team on commercial matters and have taken the time to truly understand our business and to get to know the key people within it.'
- 'Chris Duff is our go-to on complex and high-value litigation. He provides clear and practical advice to move matters forward and has an ability to cut through complex detail to get to the heart of a dispute and propose cost-effective strategies for resolution.'
- 'On non-contentious commercial matters, Kirsteen Milne is excellent and helps us to draft, negotiate and agree to highly complex and unique commercial agreements, often with very short deadlines to meet!’
- 'Strong strength in depth when it comes to construction specialists at all levels of seniority.'
- 'All personnel we deal with in Brodies provide confidence.'
- 'Brodies always deploy capable people, the teams deployed are well resourced and the approach is always project specific. Deliverables are undertaken efficiently and robust advice is always available.'
- 'Brodies always take an approach that considers current market conditions and terms and conditions are shaped against this backdrop which is key in my view.'
Key clients
- Drum Property Group
- McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd
- Aggreko
- Robertson Construction Group
- Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd
- Amey Group PLC
- Balfour Beatty
- Galliford Try
- Kier Group Limited
- NG Bailey
- Winvic
- EQT Exeter
- Am Trust Europe Limited
- Farrans
- FES
- OCS
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of the design and build contractor, Multiplex, in relation to the public inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
Advising Last Mile (and related companies) on its deal with Dagenham Green Limited (a joint venture between Hill Group and Peabody) to deliver electricity and water connections at the Dagenham Green Development.
Acting for FES Limited in a dispute with HFD Construction Group Limited regarding the construction of a major office development in Glasgow.
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Christopher Duff
Kirsteen Milne
Practice head
Louise Shiels; Jane McMonagle
Other key lawyers
Christopher Duff; David Arnott; Alistair McLean; Manus Quigg; Kirsteen Milne