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

Solicitor

Iain Drummond

Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes and Regulation

Leonore Dupont

Director

Gabriella Gilmour

Senior Solicitor

Kirsty Gray

Senior Solicitor

Leigh Herd

Partner

Ben Pilbrow

Partner

Francis Reynolds

Senior Associate

Alexandra Roobottom

Associate

Hayley Russell

Senior Solicitor

Philip Sewell

Partner

Ben Sheppard

Senior Associate

Sarah Walker

Director

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Related articles and insights: Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Disputes

25 September 2025

An adjudicator’s decision may be invalidated if a false statement was made during the appointment process

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Kirsty Gray

A recent decision by the Technology and Construction Court has clarified the consequences when a false statement is made during the process of appointing an adjudicator.

15 September 2025

Court rules settlement agreement was variation to original JCT contract and not standalone contract

Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill

The High Court in England has confirmed that a settlement agreement was a variation to the original JCT contract, allowing the adjudication provisions to be applied.

29 August 2025

Court mandates compulsory mediation despite no contractual obligation to do so

Contributor: Leigh Herd

The High Court in England’s recent decision in DKH Retail Ltd v City Football Group Ltd [2024] EWHC 3221 (Ch) suggested a change of attitude towards mandating compulsory mediation during judicial proceedings. The decision highlights the court’s willingness to actively encourage alternative dispute resolution and provides useful guidance in respect of commercial litigation strategy.

8 July 2025

When less is still enough: TCC confirms validity of interim payment application

Contributor: Iain Drummond

In 1st Formations Limited v Lapp Industries Ltd, the Technology and Construction Court held that an interim payment application was valid despite the opposing arguments that the notice did not comply with Paragraph 2 of the Scheme for Construction Contracts 1998 as amended, it was ambiguous, and it also concerned incorrect dates and provisional sums. 

10 June 2025

Midas lacking the golden touch? Midas Construction Limited (In Liquidation) v Harmsworth Pension Funds Trustees Limited

Contributors:
Leigh Herd, Frazer Meldrum

Court held that an insolvent company was required to provide adequate security when enforcing an adjudication decision. 

23 May 2025

URS v BDW: UK Supreme Court confirms developer’s rights, to align with “purpose and policy of the BSA” to hold those responsible for building safety defects accountable

Contributors:
Leigh Herd, Frazer Meldrum

This week the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd, providing clarification on developers’ rights to recover remedial costs and the extended application of the Building Safety Act 2022.

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

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