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Building safety
The introduction of tighter building safety obligations is transforming how assets are designed, constructed and maintained. From fire safety protocols to regulatory compliance, organisations must now embed resilience into every stage of the project lifecycle.
MFMac's legal experts help clients interpret new legislation, manage risk and ensure that safety standards are met without compromising delivery.
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PFI handbacks
As the first wave of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts reach maturity, public and private sector stakeholders face complex handback negotiations. These transitions require careful planning, clear documentation and robust legal support to protect the value of assets and ensure continuity.
At MFMac, we advise on condition surveys, lifecycle cost disputes and contractual obligations – helping clients navigate the handback process with confidence.
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Horizon scanning
Future-proofing infrastructure projects means anticipating and planning for what's next. MFMac's horizon scanning work identifies emerging risks, regulatory shifts and funding trends that could impact capital delivery.
Whether it's changes in procurement models or the rise of ESG-linked investment, we provide forward-looking advice that helps clients adapt early and build resilience into long-term planning.
Building Resilience
Infrastructure and construction projects are navigating a period of significant change. From tighter building regulations and evolving safety obligations to the complexities of PFI handbacks and contract transitions, the landscape is shifting – and fast.
Reducing risk, resolving challenges, protecting value
At MFMac, we understand the pressures facing developers, contractors and investors. The introduction of stricter building safety obligations and the first wave of PFI handbacks is reshaping how assets are managed, transferred and maintained. Likewise, many in the sector are focused on future-proofing new projects against what lies ahead.
We help both public and private sector clients to navigate the pressures facing infrastructure and capital projects with confidence, providing practical strategies that reduce risk, resolve challenges and protect value at every stage of a project.
Building resilience into your operations
Whether you are managing legacy assets or planning future builds, our advice is designed to build resilience into your operations. Through expert insights on building safety, PFI handbacks and horizon scanning, our forward-looking analysis supports organisations in preparing for and adapting to change and strengthening their long-term project outcomes – ensuring they are not only prepared for changes, but positioned to thrive in it.
Explore our resources below, and let's build resilience together.
Legal leadership in an evolving landscape
Through expert insights and analysis on the evolving pressures and opportunities across Scotland's infrastructure and capital projects, MFMac can support your organisation in building resilience.
Forward-looking insights and analysis
Upcoming Employment Law Webinars
Join our employment law experts for clear and practical updates on forthcoming legislative changes and key workplace issues. Our webinars are free to attend, last for approximately 50 minutes, and apply to the law of Scotland, England and Wales. If you cannot attend live, please register and we will send you the recording.
Better Conversations at Work: Building Trust, Clarity and Stronger Outcomes
In this episode of the MFMac Employment Podcast, David Hossack speaks with Sarah Hanson of Interactifs about how better workplace conversations, social intelligence and clear communication can build trust, strengthen employment relationships and help prevent conflict. Sarah shares practical tips for managers, HR professionals and business leaders on preparing for difficult conversations, listening effectively and using constructive language to improve communication in the workplace.
Judicial Review in Scotland: Remedies
This article explores the remedies available through judicial review in Scotland, including reduction, declarator, interdict, suspension, specific implement and damages. It explains how these remedies operate and the practical outcomes a party may seek when challenging an unlawful decision.
Works Contract or Exempt Land Agreement? What Contractors Need to Know
Works contracts and land agreements can be difficult to distinguish when public bodies are involved in development projects. A recent court decision highlights that procurement rules may apply where a public authority exercises decisive influence over what is built or where a binding obligation to carry out works later arises. Contractors should regularly review development arrangements, as procurement risk can evolve throughout a project.
Experts in helping you build resilience
With decades of experience in infrastructure and capital projects, our team can support your organisation in building resilience, providing practical, forward-thinking solutions to the challenges you face.
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Jonathan Seddon
PartnerJonathan is an expert on all recognised industry forms of construction and engineering contracts, and has significant experience in unravelling and resolving contract structures following contractor and/or developer insolvency to ensure projects can be taken to successful completion.
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Gavin Thomson
PartnerGavin advises infrastructure and capital projects clients on a wide range of construction and engineering disputes, from residential defects to multi-million pound energy and infrastructure disputes.
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Jennifer McKay
PartnerJennifer acts for clients in a wide variety of construction disputes, advising on formal dispute resolution procedures including adjudication, arbitration and Court proceedings. She also works with clients to explore means of managing and resolving disputes before they reach the stage of formal proceedings.
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Lynn Pentland
Legal DirectorLynn has extensive experience of NPD and PFI/PPP projects, and deals primarily with Project Agreement, FM and the corporate aspects of such transactions. She is also regularly involved in transactional due diligence in relation to secondary market PFI/PPP and oil and gas transactions.
