Led by the highly renowned Sheila Webster, Davidson Chalmers Stewart is adept at handling a broad range of contractual disputes and professional negligence claims. Magnus Miller left the firm in June 2024.
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‘This is a reputable and professional firm. Nothing was too much trouble.’
‘The advice was well thought through and very reassuring. I always felt in good hands.’
‘A relatively small practice, but versatile and able to provide a "big firm" service.’
‘They really go over and above to ensure that you are accommodated as a client. The process was explained, nothing was too much and they knew our case inside out.’
‘They were very personable, which put me at ease.’
‘The practice led by Sheila Webster is very practical and client-focused. It doesn't pursue litigation for the sake of it. Options are always developed with other non-litigation approaches.’
Key clients
- The Open Seas Trust
- Springfield Properties PLC
- Neocycl UK Limited
- The Muir Group
- Natural Assets Investments Limited
- Chik Commodities Private Limited / York Holdings Private Limited
- Tenant Farmers – RJ McMaster & Others
- Bryan Frew
- Black Sheep Management Services Limited
- Pinz Bowling Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for The Open Seas Trust in a judicial review of the processes employed by Scottish Ministers/Marine Scotland in relation to fishing licensing decisions.
- Acted for Springfield PLC in relation to a long-running Court of Session damages claim arising from allegations of wrongful Interdict.
- Acted for Pinz Bowling Limited in a £1.5m litigation alleging unfair prejudice by a group of shareholders in a joint venture and in terms of which orders are sought under Sections 994 and 996 of the Companies Act 2006.
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Sheila Webster