MacRoberts' Commercial Dispute Resolution Group is one of the most respected and formidable in Scotland. Three lawyers in the Group are qualified Solicitor Advocates, and are entitled to appear in the Court of Session, Supreme Court and Privy Council. We also have two dual-qualified (Scotland and England & Wales) solicitors in the team. The Group's high profile, particularly in the Court of Session, ensures that we enjoy an excellent relationship with the court administration and the Faculty of Advocates. We attend Parliament House each day to ensure constant contact with the court and careful monitoring of the progress of cases. We operate a central computerised court diary system for all cases.
Our Commercial Dispute Resolution Group are quoted in 'Chambers & Partners 2010' as follows:
"Particularly rated for its work in construction and property related disputes, this firm's commercial dispute resolution group has also become increasingly active in insolvency and debt recovery matters. Other areas of activity include procurement and corporate disputes, competition litigation, professional negligence, and IP/IT matters. David Arnott is noted as "A good tactician and the voice of experience."
While The Legal 500, 2009 edition noted:
"The highly experienced David Arnott heads MacRoberts LLP's well respected disputes team. Julie Hamilton and Neil Kelly are recommended."
The size and strength of our Group means that we are well placed to deal with all aspects of Dispute Resolution, we are regularly involved in complex, high-profile matters and we have particular specialism and expertise in the fields of:
- Commercial Contracts
- Professional Negligence
- Construction
- Procurement Disputes
- Property Disputes
- Landlord & Tenant
- Court support for schemes of arrangement/capital reductions
- Banking & Tax (including VAT)
- Insolvency
- Corporate Disputes
- Competition Law
- Health & Safety
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Personal Injury
We have been involved in a large number of Scotland's leading cases in these areas and, as such, the Group is firmly established as one of Scotland's leading commercial litigation teams.
Our experience is that in the current climate, payment issues have escalated dramatically. Our debt recovery and insolvency specialists are busier than ever, and move quickly to maximise your chances of recovery in an economic way. We can advise on enforcement of guarantees and bonds, claims under warranties and protective measures like arrestment and inhibition.
ADR
Whilst MacRoberts has an established reputation in Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution remains a growth area and one in which our team has considerable expertise due to its long standing experience in resolving construction disputes. Mediation continues to grow as a forum for dispute resolution. One of our Partners is a CEDR Accredited Mediator. All of our lawyers have received training in mediation.
Solving a Range of Disputes
We examine ways to tailor dispute resolution in the most effective way to fit each dispute, rather than try to compress them into a "one-size-fits-all" form of procedure. Our range of expertise includes:
- Advice & Negotiation
- Mediation
- Litigation
- Judicial Review
- Corporate Petitions
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency proceedings
- Lands Tribunal & Lands Court
- Tribunals & Appeals from Tribunals
- Hearings before Professional Bodies
- Expert Determination
- Debt Recovery