Experience

MacRoberts

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partner

  • Nov 2000 - Present

  Partner in the firm’s Construction Practice Group (Contentious). Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Construction Law since 2007. Testimonials: "David is an exceptionally capable and trusted advisor. He has worked with us as a true commercial partner and we are absolutely confident in his ability to deliver results for us in a legal sense, whilst always keeping in mind our overall strategic objectives." "I have found [David] to have a particularly good understanding of the commercial and political realities in which public sector clients have to exist. He is a very knowledgeable legal practitioner, but also commercially astute and a keen strategist. David makes himself available at all times, and is always willing provide the benefit of his significant experience and knowledge. David’s skills in this regard, coupled with his tactical awareness, have made him a key member of our decision making team over a number of years." Experience: Advise on all types of construction disputes (including those relating to building, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical engineering works) and act for Employers, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, members of the professional team, insurers and Adjudicators. Experience in a wide range of construction projects including renewables/wind farms, shop and office developments, warehouses, conference centres, automated car parking facilities, private and local authority housing developments, NHS Trust hospitals, universities, schools, roads, bridges, marine works and waste water treatment works. Extensive experience in pursuing and defending parties in commercial disputes in Adjudication, Sheriff Court, Court of Session. Also in Mediation, Arbitration and other forms of ADR. Some experience in the Supreme Court. Present lectures to the industry and internally. Contribute to the MacRoberts’ publications including E-Updates, external periodicals and MacRoberts’ on Scottish Building Contracts. Show less



Balfour Beatty Engineering Services

• Solicitor (Secondment)

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Seconded to head office working with legal and commercial directors. Providing general legal advice to Building Services (North & South) and Projects Divisions including evaluating, advising upon and, if appropriate, pursuing and defending claims and providing legal updates to the Legal Director for Board consumption. Advising on terms of draft contracts, warranties, bonds and PCGs, and updating standard form contracts. Liaising with OpCo senior managers where necessary for effective responses from their divisions and managing external legal advisors in relation to certain larger disputes. On return from secondment was responsible for ongoing disputes, quarterly legal reports to BB plc and monthly legal update to BB Construction UK (Scottish Division). Show less



North Lanarkshire Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solicitor

  • Apr 1998 - Nov 2000

  Assistant solicitor – general civil/commercial litigation and strategic advice in relation to disputes, dealing with the various internal client departments and reporting to the Chief Solicitor. Assistant solicitor – general civil/commercial litigation and strategic advice in relation to disputes, dealing with the various internal client departments and reporting to the Chief Solicitor.



P. McGlynn & Co.

• Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor

  • Sep 1995 - Apr 1998

  Civil and Criminal Litigation Assistant, responsible for day-to-day running of branch office. Previously trainee solicitor – qualified September 1997. Civil and Criminal Litigation Assistant, responsible for day-to-day running of branch office. Previously trainee solicitor – qualified September 1997.