Dentons

Litigation and Arbitration

Fiona is a counsel in Dentons' Glasgow office. She is a member of the Disputes, Regulatory and Investigations practice group. Fiona is also a Solicitor Advocate with extended rights of audience in Scotland's civil courts and has represented clients before the Court of Session, Sheriff Appeal Court, Sheriff Court, Scottish Land Court, Lands Tribunal for Scotland and also at public hearings and inquiries.

Fiona’s focus is on property disputes and she has a strong track record in complex property litigation. Her practice spans a wide range of issues including: recovery of arrears; rent reviews; termination of leases; recovery of possession; notice disputes; keep open obligations; dilapidations; consent not to be unreasonably withheld; insolvent tenants; disputes concerning issues of construction/interpretation; rectification; title disputes; variation and discharge of title conditions; encroachment; servitudes; wayleaves; nuisance; electronic communications code; and schemes for development under crofting legislation.

Fiona is also experienced in planning and environmental disputes. She regularly represents clients in hearings and inquiries before the Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals and in subsequent statutory appeals and judicial review. Fiona has advised on various aspects of compulsory purchase.

In addition to her knowledge of the law and court process, Fiona regularly advises clients on alternative forms of dispute resolution, including the use of expert determinations, arbitration and mediation.

Solicitor, Law Society of Scotland, 2003

Higher Rights of Audience (Civil), 2018

Glasgow Graduate School Of Law, 2022, Diploma in Legal Practice

University of Glasgow, 2001, LLB (Hons), French Legal Studies