Well versed in the finance, procurement, development, construction and contentious aspects of complex, multi-faceted projects, Morton Fraser MacRoberts receives instructions from a range of public and private clients involving a multitude of different asset types; the group is notably ‘very strong in legacy PFI covering all the main sectors including education, waste water, highways, MoD and health issues’. Helming the practice is Rod Munro, who is widely lauded for his ’excellent technical skill set which he seamlessly combines with vast practical experience across multiple sectors’. Duncan Osler predominantly advises public bodies on a range of project finance and procurement mandates and is experienced in the transport and healthcare sectors. Jennifer McKay stands out for contentious PFI/PPP work and has recently been engaged in disputes arising out of defects, delays and performance issues regarding the completion and handback of hospital and school projects. Billy Kay joined the firm from Burness Paull LLP in February 2023, adding further finance capabilities.
Testimonials
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- 'The Projects and Construction team is one of the leading teams in Scotland in terms of extent and breadth of experience and also one of the largest.'
- 'Rod Munro is the principal contact for our business. Having worked with Rod for many years he remains one of the leading practitioners in Scotland for PFI/PPP. He has an excellent technical skill set which he seamlessly combines with vast practical experience across multiple sectors. Very good to work with and well respected and liked throughout the sector.'
Key clients
- The Scottish Government
- The Ministry of Defence
Work highlights
- Advised 3ED Glasgow Limited, the Project Company, on the Glasgow Schools PPP Project on multiple variations for the procurement, installation and construction of new facilities at various School sites.
- Advising SSE in relation to major elements of its Pathway to 2030 programme, including the procurement and installation of 1,000km of cable, both onshore and subsea, plus the construction of major Converter stations.