
Our administrative and public law services are highly rated in
both Chambers Legal Guide and the Legal 500. Our expert team offer
excellent and efficient legal services, combined with a deep
understanding of Scotland's public sector derived from a business
relationship which stretches back nearly a century. We are
delighted to assist local authorities, educators, the police and
the fire and ambulance services.
Acting in the public interest.
Our wide range of services include:
- Handling employer's and public liability claims, both directly
and through insurers.
- The full range of judicial review services, from advice to
advocacy in the Court of Session.
- Representing clients at internal disciplinary appeals and at
public inquiries.
- Resolving disputes arising from construction contracts, both
publicly funded and PFI.
- Advice in respect of freedom of information and data protection
provisions.
- Assisting with drafting and reviewing ethical codes of conduct
appling to various public bodies, in our capacity as legal advisers
to the Chief Investigating Officer of the Standards Commission of
Scotland.