With its ‘excellent capability of achieving results and positive outcomes’, Brodies LLP is a popular destination for investors, developers, blue-chip companies, and contractors. Louise Shiels leads the contentious construction group, representing clients in a wide range of dispute avoidance and dispute resolution work. The contentious practice also includes Magnus Quigg and David Arnott, who represent major contractors, employers, and subcontractors, as well as Christopher Duff, experienced in PFI schemes and building defect claims. Alistair Mclean heads the transactional construction group, with considerable experience handling commercial developments and built-to-rent accommodation. The non-contentious practice also includes Jane McMonagle, who is increasingly active in English projects, and Kirsteen Milne, with notable expertise in NEC contracts.
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‘Louise Shiels is a superb leader who makes clients feel like their work is the most important work they are undertaking.’
‘Although long-established and steeped in sector knowledge, Brodies still gives 110% to every case, at every stage. ’
‘Manus Quigg is unremittingly excellent. He brings decades of strategic experience to the table, gives 110% to every case and innovatively uses the law to cut the quickest and cheapest path to his client's objectives.
‘They bring depth of experience and knowledge along with consistency.'
‘The team is very very supportive and responsive, often picking up key matters at very short notice. The team is also very good at horizon scanning and advising on new developments in the law.’
‘Chris Duff and Kirsteen Milne are like extensions of our in-house function - they work with us rather than for us.’
‘David Arnott and Chris Duff are well versed in managing expectations and are readily available to be involved in the key aspects of the case.’
‘The team have an excellent capability of achieving results and positive outcomes in short timescales. The quality of what they produce is in line with our company expectations and they are always easily contactable.'
Clients clés
- Drum Property Group
- McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd
- Aggreko
- Robertson Construction Group
- Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd
- Amey Power Services Ltd
- Balfour Beatty
- Galliford Try
- Kier Construction Limited
- Kier Highways
Points forts
- Acted on behalf of the design and build contractor, Multiplex (MPX), in relation to the public inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) (£450 million).
- Advised UK developer EQT Exeter on its new brand of storage facilities, known as "Karbon Self Storage" across the UK and in particular at 3 Rhodes Way, Watford.
- Advised Manchester-based developer Allied London on the construction aspects of the development of Campfield Yard, Manchester.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Christopher Duff
Kirsteen Milne
Responsable de la pratique
Alistair McLean; Louise Shiels
Autres avocats clés
David Arnott; Jane McMonagle; Manus Quigg; Christopher Duff; Kirsteen Milne