Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Disputes
We advise on a wide range of construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes, for clients around the world.


Our team advises on disputes based on construction, engineering and PFI/PPP, including those that involve professional negligence. They act for contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, adjudicators and arbitrators – in Scotland, the UK and around the world. Those clients include some of the UK’s largest procurers and suppliers of construction services, across a range of sectors: energy, renewables, utilities, civil engineering, real estate, housing, schools and hospitals.

Our team has extensive experience in all forms of dispute resolution: litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation and expert determination, and dispute avoidance. We provide commercial and practical support, taking a forensic approach to complex cases. Our goal is to be trusted advisers, who clients know will help with any query they have.

Our experience includes disputes arising from:

  • Payment, quantum, loss and expense and variations
  • Delay, liquidated damages and extension of time claims
  • Defective works, including claims under the Building Safety Act 2022
  • Prescription and Limitation
  • The application and interpretation of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Procurement challenges

Meet our key contacts

David Anderson

Partner and Head of Property and Infrastructure Disputes


Contact by email

+44 (0)131 473 5102

+44 (0)787 665 8914

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Lisa Ambrus

Senior Associate

David Anderson

Partner and Head of Property and Infrastructure Disputes

Colin Archibald

Partner

Nathaniel Buckingham

Partner

Alejandro Coghill

Senior Solicitor

Iain Drummond

Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes and Regulation

Leonore Dupont

Director

Gabriella Gilmour

Senior Solicitor

Kirsty Gray

Associate

Jamie Hadden

Solicitor

Leigh Herd

Partner

Catherine Johnston

Solicitor

Frazer Meldrum

Senior Solicitor

Ben Pilbrow

Partner

Valentin Pyataev

Solicitor

Victoria Rae

Senior Associate

Francis Reynolds

Senior Associate

Alexandra Roobottom

Associate

Hayley Russell

Senior Solicitor

Ben Sheppard

Senior Associate

Sarah Walker

Director

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Related articles and insights: Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Disputes

28 October 2026

TCC judgment reaffirms that compliance with a contract is key for payment

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill

A recent TCC judgment is a reminder that strict adherence to contractual procedure is important when submitting an application for payment.

22 October 2026

Mind the Gap: the UK Supreme Court clarifies the law surrounding transferred loss where there can be a ‘legal black hole’ for recovery of loss

Contributors:
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In the Rogano restaurant case, the UK Supreme Court, sitting in Glasgow for the first time, clarified the law surrounding transferred loss where there can be a ‘legal black hole’ for recovery of loss.

9 October 2026

The post-Grenfell building safety landscape continues to test the boundaries on construction liability

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill

A recent decision in HB Limited & Ors v Sto Limited & Ors has provided new guidance on the developing law under sections 130 and 149 of the Building Safety Act 2022, and contribution claims under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978.

3 September 2026

Bond-voyage: Court guidance for on-demand bond call-ups

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill

A recent court case provided crucial guidance on the form needed for on-demand bond claims.

28 August 2026

Navigating contractual risk: Mace v Baltic

Contributors:
Leigh Herd, Jamie Hadden, Euan Rennie

The TCC clarifies design derogations and adjudicator powers in Mace v Baltic

28 August 2026

Belong v Seddon: Pre-Construction Services Agreement clauses survive main contract execution

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill, Euan Rennie

The TCC ruled that pre-construction services agreement liabilities for prior liabilities can survive the execution of a subsequent main contract.

Contact us

David Anderson

Partner and Head of Property and Infrastructure Disputes


Contact by email

+44 (0)131 473 5102

+44 (0)787 665 8914

Connect on LinkedIn

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