Background FK Construction Limited (“FK”) was sub-contractor to ISG Retail Limited (“ISG”) for works involving roofing and cladding in relation to ISG’s Project Barberry. FK issued an application for payment of £1,691,679.94. ISG failed to issue a payment notice, submitting a pay less notice instead. The sum sought by FK was not paid, and FK referred the dispute to adjudication. The adjudicator’s decision (“the Wood Decision”) was that ISG had to pay FK the whole sum applied for because ISG’s pay less notice was late and therefore invalid. ISG did not comply, and FK raised enforcement proceedings...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
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Shepherd and Wedderburn is a leading Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, London and Dublin.
Establishing long-standing relationships of trust, rooted in legal advice and client service of the highest quality, is our hallmark.
Founded in 1768, Shepherd and Wedderburn has been at the forefront of innovation in all the key sectors of the economy – from the expansion of Edinburgh’s financial services sector to, more recently, our work with Scotland’s first tech unicorn and on landmark clean energy projects. Our focus has always been firmly on the future, and on ensuring we maintain our proud tradition of supporting innovation, economic growth and international commerce.
Our lawyers are currently advising organisations active in more than 120 overseas jurisdictions and we are privileged to work with organisations and individuals in Scotland, the UK and abroad who are leaders in their industries and sectors.
Shepherd and Wedderburn is a people business that values and rewards the contribution of colleagues across the firm. We are proud of our inclusive and collaborative culture, both internally and when working with clients, and are committed to encouraging and supporting diversity and social mobility.
Year this Office was Established: 1768
Lawyers Worldwide: 374
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![David Anderson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3159.jpg)
David Anderson
Partner![Colin Archibald](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/21000/a21057.jpg)
Colin Archibald
Partner![Patrick Bell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/29000/a29570.jpg)
Patrick Bell
Partner![Andrew Blain](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/33000/a33817.jpg)
Andrew Blain
Partner![Walter Blake](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3249.jpg)
Walter Blake
Partner![Elaine Brailsford](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60053.jpg)
Elaine Brailsford
Partner![Fiona Buchanan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60054.jpg)
Fiona Buchanan
Partner![Rodger Cairns](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/26000/a26234.jpg)
Rodger Cairns
Partner![Paul Carlyle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3306.jpg)
Paul Carlyle
Partner![Gillian Carty](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3160.jpg)
Gillian Carty
Partner![Kevin Clancy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60057.jpg)
Kevin Clancy
Partner![Stephen Colliston](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60058.jpg)
Stephen Colliston
Partner![James Dobie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3232.jpg)
James Dobie
Partner![Paul Donald](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3275.jpg)
Paul Donald
Partner![Gordon Downie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3142.jpg)
Gordon Downie
Partner![Iain Drummond](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3290.jpg)
Iain Drummond
Partner![Clare Foster](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49697.jpg)
Clare Foster
Partner![Stephen Gibb](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3152.jpg)
Stephen Gibb
Partner![Fraser Grant](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60069.jpg)
Fraser Grant
Partner![Stuart Greenwood](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60071.jpg)
Stuart Greenwood
Partner![Michael Henderson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3233.jpg)
Michael Henderson
Partner![Andrew Holehouse](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3166.jpg)
Andrew Holehouse
Partner![Stephen Hubner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3251.jpg)
Stephen Hubner
Partner![Colin Innes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3165.jpg)
Colin Innes
Partner![Andrew Kinnes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3225.jpg)
Andrew Kinnes
Partner![Louisa Knox](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3167.jpg)
Louisa Knox
Partner![Richard Leslie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60082.jpg)
Richard Leslie
Partner![John MacKenzie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38956.jpg)
John MacKenzie
Partner![Neil Maclean](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38705.jpg)
Neil Maclean
Partner![Ewan MacLeod](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/13000/a13588.jpg)
Ewan MacLeod
Partner![Christopher McGill](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49698.jpg)
Christopher McGill
Partner![Euan McLeod](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/13000/a13587.jpg)
Euan McLeod
Partner![Stephen Miller](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/33000/a33839.jpg)
Stephen Miller
Partner![David Mitchell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/13000/a13589.jpg)
David Mitchell
Partner![John Morrison](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
John Morrison
Partner![Euan Murray](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/31000/a31285.jpg)
Euan Murray
Partner![Edwin Mustard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3265.jpg)
Edwin Mustard
Partner![Hamish Patrick](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/53000/a53689.jpg)
Hamish Patrick
Partner![Matthew Phillip](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60102.jpg)
Matthew Phillip
Partner![Jonathan Rickard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49707.jpg)
Jonathan Rickard
Partner![Scott Ritchie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49699.jpg)
Scott Ritchie
Partner![Alison Rochester](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60107.jpg)
Alison Rochester
Partner![Malcolm Rust](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/3000/a3168.jpg)
Malcolm Rust
Partner![Caroline Shand](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60110.jpg)
Caroline Shand
Partner![Tom Swan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/40000/a40569.jpg)
Tom Swan
Partner![Elaine Todd](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60117.jpg)
Elaine Todd
Partner![Stephen Trombala](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/13000/a13586.jpg)
Stephen Trombala
PartnerAssociates
![Peter Alderdice](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60047.jpg)
Peter Alderdice
Senior Associate![Flora Asplin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60048.jpg)
Flora Asplin
Associate![Louise Ball](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/62000/a62478.jpg)
Louise Ball
Senior Associate![Heather Bird](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/61000/a61173.jpg)
Heather Bird
Associate![Alison Blair](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60049.jpg)
Alison Blair
Associate![Neil Campbell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60055.jpg)
Neil Campbell
Associate![Neil Cowan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60060.jpg)
Neil Cowan
Partner![Siobhan Dunphy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64581.jpg)
Siobhan Dunphy
Associate![Natasha Durkin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60064.jpg)
Natasha Durkin
Senior Associate![Fiona Foster](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60066.jpg)
Fiona Foster
Senior Associate![Kirsty Headden](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60073.jpg)
Kirsty Headden
Senior Associate![Vikki Henderson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60074.jpg)
Vikki Henderson
Legal Director![Gina Johnston](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60079.jpg)
Gina Johnston
Associate![Richard Jones](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60080.jpg)
Richard Jones
Senior Associate![Suzanne Knowles](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64582.jpg)
Suzanne Knowles
Senior Associate![David Lewis](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/20000/a20895.jpg)
David Lewis
Senior Associate![Rhona McGregor](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60088.jpg)
Rhona McGregor
Senior Associate![Ashley McLean](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46489.jpg)
Ashley McLean
Senior Associate![Laura McMillan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64583.jpg)
Laura McMillan
Associate![Douglas Sinclair](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65011.jpg)
Douglas Sinclair
Partner![Ian Soppitt](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60112.jpg)
Ian Soppitt
Senior Associate![Serena Weir](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60119.jpg)
Serena Weir
Senior AssociateOther
![Camillo Fracassini](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Camillo Fracassini
Head of Marketing and Communications![Harriet McRae](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70545.jpg)
Harriet McRae
Associate![Joanna Rae](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70598.jpg)
Joanna Rae
Solicitor![Nigel Sievwright](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60111.jpg)
Nigel Sievwright
Director![Ann Stewart](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/60000/a60113.jpg)
Ann Stewart
Head of Knowledge ManagementArticles
No Room for Legal Barriers as Demand Builds for Homes
Figures from Homes for Scotland indicate that there is currently a shortage of almost 100,000 homes in Scotland. According to their most recent figures, 25,000 new homes are needed each year to keep pace with need and demand – and that figure was last met in 2007. Let those figures sink in. That could mean 100,000 families priced out of the housing market because demand is outstripping supply or 100,000 older couples unable to downsize (and free up larger family homes) because smaller, more suitable, homes are not available...
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SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN APPOINTS PLANNING PARTNER
Fraser Mitchell has re-joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Partner in the planning team, bringing to the firm and its clients almost two decades’ planning expertise, with a particular focus on the housebuilding, commercial property and clean energy sectors. Fraser, who trained at Shepherd and Wedderburn and spent a number of years in the planning team, adds further strength in depth to the firm’s market-leading planning practice. He returns to the firm from Shoosmiths, where he led the planning and environment team in Scotland, advising on all aspects of planning, roads, and compulsory purchase law...
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints new Partner to lead property team in Aberdeen
Peter Smith has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Commercial Property Partner, heading the firm’s real estate team in the Aberdeen office and bringing 19 years’ expertise advising clients in the real estate sector. Peter will lead the development of the firm’s real estate practice in the north-east of Scotland to further strengthen its presence in the region. Peter, who joined Shepherd and Wedderburn on 1 August, had been a partner in Burness Paull’s commercial real estate team since 2012...