Morton Fraser MacRoberts is noted for its expertise across contentious and non-contentious transport law, including dispute resolution, project finance and construction contracts. The firm frequently handles work across the rail, automotive, ferry and ports sectors. Duncan Osler spearheads the team, with long-standing experience in project finance transactions, regularly assisting government and transport bodies on road procurement and infrastructure projects. Douglas Milne leads on high-profile planning mandates, focusing on the consenting of major infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on roads.
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Testimonials
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- The team's breadth of knowledge and experience is outstanding. Their advice is always clear, commercial, and practical.
- MFMac Partner Suzanne Hardie's unique experience as both a real estate and procurement lawyer has been invaluable in a recent transaction she has been involved in. She is incredibly knowledgeable in both areas and also very practical. Her advice is always clear, concise, and commercial. MFMac Partner Douglas Milne also has a standout ability to provide advice in clear and readable terms.
Key clients
- Transport Scotland
- Scottish and Southern Energy plc
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Claymore Roads Limited
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Moray Council
- Places for People Group
Work highlights
Advised Transport Scotland on nationally significant roads and appointed to represent its interests at local public inquiries, including the nationally significant programme for the dualling of the A9 trunk road from Perth to Inverness.
Instructed by the RAIB to investigate the Carmont derailment fatal accident inquiry.
Advised Transport Scotland on the Scottish Zero Emission Bus challenge fund, advising on competitive procurement outside public procurement rules, and on the provision of grants for electric bus charging infrastructure.
Practice head
Duncan Osler
Other key lawyers
Douglas Milne