In Scotland, construction work is governed by Scots law with distinct procedures, courts, and terminology. A solicitor handles construction contracts, payment and performance issues, delays, defects, and liability, and directs dispute resolution in Scottish forums, including the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session, as well as any applicable adjudication or arbitration under Scottish rules.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They draft and review contracts and subcontracts in Scottish form, assess risk allocation, manage payment claims and dispute responses, handle extensions of time and remedy of defects, and pursue recovery or defense in litigation or arbitration. They coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and lenders, navigating the Scottish dispute resolution landscape.