Morton Fraser MacRoberts is well-equipped to advise on a wide range of matters including leasing disputes and dilapidations claims. Kenneth Carruthers leads the practice, with experience in disputes relating to land ownership, leases, and breaches of missives. In addition to regularly appearing in the Court of Session, Sheriff Courts, Lands Tribunal for Scotland, and the Scottish Land Court, Isobell Reid is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Lynsay Cargill supports commercial clients in landlord and tenant disputes and energy-related disputes.
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‘Good strength in depth from Partner level down to junior solicitor level. The junior solicitors display a degree of confidence and autonomy that larger firms often lack.'
‘Lynsay Cargill is diligent commercial when it comes to advising on tactics in cases. Senior associate Cameron Greig will be a leader in the field in the years to come.’
‘The team has profound knowledge and awareness of the dynamics of the construction sector. They devise innovative solutions to complex problems.’
‘The lawyers are young, dynamic and responsive; they always come back to us quickly and invariably provide sound, commercially sensible advice. We always get access to senior people where required, particularly Ken Carruthers.’
'Kenneth Carruthers has an absolutely superb grasp of legal issues and delivers sensible, balanced advice. Ken has helped navigate us safely through many potentially hazardous and stormy disputes with calmness and good humour.'
Key clients
- Scottish Government
- Tesco Stores Limited
- Morrisons plc
- Chisholm Hunter Limited
- BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited
- Patrizia Hanover Property Trust
- Persimmon Homes
- HCC International Insurance Company plc (part of Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group)
- Scottish Hydro Electric Power Transmission plc
- Moray Council
Work highlights
- Acted for BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited in a dispute regarding ownership of commercial property in Glasgow’s International Financial Services District.
- Acted for Transport Scotland in relation to claims for compensation arising from the compulsory acquisition of land for major road projects including the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie to Tipperty scheme.
- Acted for Scottish Hydro Electric Power Transmission in relation to the 58km replacement 132kV transmission line from Harris to Stornoway in the Western Isles.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kenneth Carruthers
Other key lawyers
Lynsay Cargill; Douglas Milne; Isobell Reid; Cameron Greig