We've been at the forefront of Scotland’s construction sector for over 30 years. Why? Not only do we lead the market in experience and expertise—we treat our clients' challenges as if they were our own. Today, our solicitors work with companies and individuals throughout the construction industry. This includes public sector bodies, private developers, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, professional bodies and insurers.
We can help you with a wide range of construction matters: procurement methods, drafting and negotiating contracts (like SBCC, JCT, and NEC) or providing contract and claims advice for dispute avoidance and management. Moreover, we can advise on all types of formal dispute resolutions. Whatever construction issues you face, we'll ensure you benefit from practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Our team will work to fully understand your commercial aims and objectives, identifying and appropriately managing risk. By doing this as early as possible, we aim to reduce the likelihood of encountering costly problems at a later stage. Working alongside designers, surveyors, funders, and advisers, we'll find comprehensive solutions you're happy with.
Experience, attention to detail and good lawyers who are technically strong with commercial understanding.
Chambers and Partners
The team are superb and have excellent knowledge. They are dynamic deal makers and will stand firm, but they also know when to be practical.
Chambers and Partners
We have found them to be very responsive to our needs, dealing with matters swiftly and appropriately for the issue to hand.
Chambers and Partners
Straightforward and practical advice offered by the team.
Chambers and Partners
They avoid legal jargon and everything is fully explained, which allows us to make the best informed decision for the company.
Chambers and Partners
The team has never failed to deliver the relevant expert to meet our specific needs. We have always received a speedy response and had resources provided to meet our demanding timescales.
Chambers and Partners
They grasp the nature of the issues passed to them very quickly and offer practical advice and assistance at all times.
Chambers and Partners
The firm are heavyweights in construction, handling some of the most high-value disputes. Their lawyers are real specialists in their field, with a breadth of experience at all levels.
Chambers and Partners
Morton Fraser MacRoberts is able to provide legal representation and advises on all aspects of our business, which is very reassuring.
Chambers and Partners
They provide a great service all around - I am very impressed. They are subject matter experts who appear to be available to cover all aspects, which is good.
Chambers and Partners
Our business has worked with Morton Fraser MacRoberts for many years at a corporate level and they have handled our Scottish property work for 20 years. You get prompt, accurate and commercial advice and they are a pleasure to work with. They are keen to explore new ideas and find solutions. On the rare occasion that there has been an issue, it has been dealt with extremely professionally.
Legal 500
Morton Fraser MacRoberts is a legal company that specialises in all aspects of law, therefore a construction dispute may overlap with another field, and they have the necessary expertise in-house to provide clear concise expert advice to clients.
Legal 500
The Morton Fraser MacRoberts teams proved to be an excellent fit for our organisation, and surpassed expectations in terms of delivery.
Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025
They always seek to maintain a balance between the legal position and the economic/financial practicalities. The people are responsive and turn around requests quickly and accurately.
Legal 500
MFMac is willing to bring in whatever resources are best suited to tackle the issue at hand.
Legal 500
Experts in construction contracts
Our construction solicitors are highly familiar with all standard form construction contracts. This includes SBCC, JCT, FIDIC, NEC, and GC/Works, as well as drafting contracts for major projects and framework agreements. We also handle appointment agreements, bonds, guarantees, and collateral warranties.
Unclear contracts and misconceptions about responsibilities can be major dispute triggers. That's why we'll work closely with you to ensure contracts are clear and potential liabilities are fully understood. That way we can help prevent disputes before they arise.
Contentious construction
The construction industry is famous for its complex disputes, so you need a legal team who knows their stuff. Our expert solicitors can help you reach swift resolutions, save money, and even nip disputes in the bud. They're highly experienced in all areas of construction, having worked for both commercial and public sector clients on a wide range of dispute issues. Regardless of your industry role or project stage, we'll skillfully pursue and defend any claim you face.
Our work begins the moment issues arise, and we can help with all formal dispute resolutions – adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, court proceedings, and mediation. We want you to see us as your partner, rather than just your legal provider; one dedicated to tailoring solutions for every situation.
