Construction
As one of the largest and best known construction groups in Scotland, we can provide outstanding breadth and depth of experience to our clients. No other firm in Scotland has such strong connections with all sectors of the Scottish construction industry.
MacRoberts has been at the forefront of Scotland's construction industry for over 30 years and we understand that, today more than ever, this fast-paced sector is ever changing. Our team has the expertise and industry involvement to deliver the practical solutions our clients require and expect.
“No matter what the economic climate, all our clients can be assured that they’ll benefit from our deep understanding of the construction sector. With our well-maintained links to the sector and one of the leading specialist teams in Scotland, we have the ability and flexibility to deal with all the legal complexities that the sector continues to present. This is an assurance not all firms can give – but it’s an assurance all clients need today."
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Construction Reviewing the situation: Appeal Court leaves no milestone unturned Bennett (Construction) Ltd recently appealed against a Court decision holding it liable to make three interim "milestone" payments to its subcontractor in relation to prefabricated bedroom units in a London hotel.
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Construction As you were? An important decision from the Scottish Appeal Court on Scottish collateral warranties At the end of last year, a judge in the Court of Session reached what many regarded as a controversial decision on the interpretation of a Scottish collateral warranty in the context of prescription (time bar) of a claim arising out of alleged defects in construction works. This week, three judges in the Inner House of the Court of Session overturned that decision on appeal.
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Construction Court hears Black Sheep but upholds contractor’s right to proceed to adjudication It is becoming almost a matter of routine that some parties who lose an adjudication come up with more and more sophisticated arguments when seeking to resist the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision that has gone against them. But what about avoiding that altogether by trying to stop an adjudication from starting in the first place?
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Construction NEC3 dispute? 4 weeks, or go mute A recent decision made by the TCC in respect of the application of a standard NEC "time-bar" clause has raised many questions as to the practical and commercial effects of parties relying on such clauses.
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Business Services CMA utilises disqualification powers to deter competition law breaches The Competition and Markets Authority recently secured the disqualification of three company directors for participating in anti-competitive conduct.
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