With its ‘excellent capability of achieving results and positive outcomes’, Brodies LLP is a popular destination for investors, developers, blue-chip companies, and contractors. Louise Shiels leads the contentious construction group, representing clients in a wide range of dispute avoidance and dispute resolution work. The contentious practice also includes Magnus Quigg and David Arnott, who represent major contractors, employers, and subcontractors, as well as Christopher Duff, experienced in PFI schemes and building defect claims. Alistair Mclean heads the transactional construction group, with considerable experience handling commercial developments and built-to-rent accommodation. The non-contentious practice also includes Jane McMonagle, who is increasingly active in English projects, and Kirsteen Milne, with notable expertise in NEC contracts.
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‘Louise Shiels is a superb leader who makes clients feel like their work is the most important work they are undertaking.’
‘Although long-established and steeped in sector knowledge, Brodies still gives 110% to every case, at every stage. ’
‘Manus Quigg is unremittingly excellent. He brings decades of strategic experience to the table, gives 110% to every case and innovatively uses the law to cut the quickest and cheapest path to his client's objectives.
‘They bring depth of experience and knowledge along with consistency.'
‘The team is very very supportive and responsive, often picking up key matters at very short notice. The team is also very good at horizon scanning and advising on new developments in the law.’
‘Chris Duff and Kirsteen Milne are like extensions of our in-house function - they work with us rather than for us.’
‘David Arnott and Chris Duff are well versed in managing expectations and are readily available to be involved in the key aspects of the case.’
‘The team have an excellent capability of achieving results and positive outcomes in short timescales. The quality of what they produce is in line with our company expectations and they are always easily contactable.'
Key clients
- Drum Property Group
- McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd
- Aggreko
- Robertson Construction Group
- Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd
- Amey Power Services Ltd
- Balfour Beatty
- Galliford Try
- Kier Construction Limited
- Kier Highways
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of the design and build contractor, Multiplex (MPX), in relation to the public inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) (£450 million).
- Advised UK developer EQT Exeter on its new brand of storage facilities, known as "Karbon Self Storage" across the UK and in particular at 3 Rhodes Way, Watford.
- Advised Manchester-based developer Allied London on the construction aspects of the development of Campfield Yard, Manchester.
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Christopher Duff
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Practice head
Alistair McLean; Louise Shiels
Other key lawyers
David Arnott; Jane McMonagle; Manus Quigg; Christopher Duff; Kirsteen Milne