With the Aberdeen-based Robert McDiarmid at the helm, Stronachs LLP is well-placed to handle commercial disputes in the energy and construction industries, representing clients in the Court of Session, Sheriff Courts, and various alternative dispute resolution procedures. In Inverness, Colin Sandilands supports businesses and investors in sectors including agriculture, real estate, and logistics.
Testimonials
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‘Stronachs Dispute Resolution Team, headed by Robert McDiarmid, is on another level. I have no regrets about moving to Stronachs.’
‘The whole team led by Robert McDiarmid was excellent.'
‘Robert McDiarmid is responsive, commercially astute, supportive, courteous, and knowledgeable of energy industry norms and practices, giving practical, focused advice. We have been very satisfied with his support and have no hesitation in continuing to instruct him. ’
‘Stronachs is an Aberdeen-based firm with a strong base in the energy sector but covering a wide range of quality commercial work.’
‘Stronachs is a firm that is able to punch above its weight in terms of the quality and experience of its litigators.’
‘Colin Sandilands is quite simply excellent at what he does, and a delight to work with.’
‘As a team, Stronachs's service is very good.'
‘The team is hardworking, innovative, and focused on results. They are one of the best teams in this area in the northeast of Scotland and well deserve their excellent reputation.’
Key clients
- Weatherford International plc
- Global Energy Group
- TotalEnergies E&P North Sea UK Limited
- Marshall Errock Construction Limited
- Peterson (UK) Limited
- Black Sea Oil & Gas SA
- Glen Mhor Limited
- Fairhurst
- Xodus Group Limited
- AMS Global Group
Work highlights
- Represented Weatherford International plc and subsidiaries in relation to commercial and intellectual property disputes in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts.
- Represented shareholders in relation to s.994 Companies Act 2006 unfair prejudice proceedings in relation to oil and gas sector technology company Sustainable Pipeline Solutions Limited at the Court of Session.
- Represented a renewable energy developer in Court of Session proceedings relating to multi-million-pound claims for breach of contract and negligence against renewables consultants and contractors.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert McDiarmid