In Scotland, transactional construction work involves drafting and negotiating construction contracts under Scots law, with procedures and terminology aligned to the Scottish system. A solicitor assists with contract formation, payment provisions, collateral warranties, guarantees, novations and subcontracts; manages change control, extensions of time, suspension and termination; and coordinates with employers, contractors and consultants, guiding disputes through the Scottish process where necessary.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They draft, review and negotiate construction contracts under Scots law, including payment provisions, collateral warranties, guarantees and novations, and oversee subcontracts and assignments. They advise on change control, extensions of time, suspension and termination, and interface with funders and consultants within the Scottish framework for dispute avoidance and resolution.