Construction operations in Scotland involve planning, procurement, contract formation and dispute handling for building and infrastructure projects under Scottish law and procedure. A solicitor in this area works with contracts (including FIDIC, NEC, and Scottish forms), procurement rules, and risk allocation, and represents clients in disputes related to delays, defects, variations, or payment, using mechanisms such as adjudication, court proceedings, or arbitration within the Scottish system.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor drafts and negotiates contracts, reviews tender documents, coordinates with designers and contractors, and manages the allocation of risk, payment regimes, and insurance. They handle disputes through procedures in the sheriff courts or Court of Session, and may utilise mediation or arbitration within Scotland’s framework.