Dispute Resolution. On your side, working together

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1 Dispute Resolution On your side, working together

2 we deal with all levels and areas of property, private client and commercial dispute resolution in scotland.

3 Dispute Resolution Whether robust court proceedings or collaborative approaches are required, we ll streamline the process, remove the legal jargon and deliver results. We deal with all levels and areas of property, private client and commercial dispute resolution in Scotland. We favour a collaborative approach, for example by using negotiation and mediation whenever possible. However, if court involvement is required, we have all the necessary experience in the Sheriff Courts, Court of Session and the Supreme Court in London. We can help with a variety of disputes, including: Property Disputes Planning Construction Public Law (including Judicial Review) Professional Negligence Debt Recovery & Insolvency Commercial Dispute Resolution Employment Alternative Dispute Resolution property disputes We re known for our expertise in commercial, agricultural and residential property disputes and regularly provide advice on issues such as: Landlord and tenant disputes Servitudes and rights of access Nuisance, including noise and pollution Land ownership disputes, including boundary disputes, encroachment and rectification Lease disputes including rent reviews Service of notices DISPUTE RESOLUTION

4 planning We ll provide guidance on planning and environmental matters and offer you a single point of contact throughout. Whether you re a planning authority or a developer, we provide clear and focussed advice helping ensure you achieve the best possible outcome. We re committed to avoiding appeals and court whenever possible. For cases where an appeal or court involvement is necessary, we don t hand our cases over to a different department, instead we work together to offer you continuity of care. construction If you re a developer, contractor, professional consultant, employer or lender, we can provide you with advice on construction and engineering projects in a wide range of sectors including the housing, commercial development, transport, energy and renewable sectors. We can also help you put the right contracts in place including those for site acquisition, finance and corporate structuring as well as provide advice during the time critical construction phase and facilitate any disputes and claims arising from repudiation, termination of contracts and professional negligence.

5 Public Law (including Judicial Review) You might feel that a decision of a public body should be challenged. Perhaps it s been made incorrectly or not made at all. This can be done by way of statutory appeal or judicial review and sometimes both. We ve considerable experience in this area, particularly in Judicial Review. Professional Negligence We ve acted both for clients who wish to pursue a professional negligence claim, and also those professionals who wish to defend a claim. We ve detailed knowledge and understanding of the law in this area, including considerable experience in identifying and instructing expert witnesses and forming a view on what compensation might be due. Debt Recovery & Insolvency Creditors and debtors of all shapes and sizes look to us for advice during all stages of the corporate recovery curve. Knowing exactly where your business is at any point within this curve is crucial and if you start to see the position deteriorate then it s important to seek advice. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

6 Commercial Dispute Resolution Disputes with suppliers, customers, employees and competitors can arise even in the most successful businesses. Seeking immediate expert advice and knowing that your dispute will be handled efficiently and effectively with minimum disruption to the business can help put your mind at rest - helping you stay focused on the day to day running of your business. We take the time to understand your commercial aims and priorities so that we can work with you to achieve your desired result. Employment By providing clear and pragmatic advice throughout all stages of the employment relationship, we ll help you navigate through this sensitive and complex area of law. We provide advice on: Day-to-day employment law and HR issues including grievances, sickness absence and holiday pay issues Settlement agreements and pre-termination negotiations Bespoke contracts of employment, policy documentation and other contractual documents Redundancy and restructures Disciplinary matters Discrimination The implications and applicability of TUPE in the context of business and property sales and acquisitions Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ADR comes in a variety of forms, including negotiation, arbitration, expert determination and mediation. We ve considerable knowledge and experience in ADR across a variety of fields including employment, construction and commercial disputes. We ll provide you with sound advice to help find the best possible solution for you.

7 Key contacts John Stirling Partner T: E: Fiona Cameron Partner T: E: Colin Hamilton Partner T: E: Isobell Reid Partner T: E: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8 Gillespie Macandrew is a leading Scottish law firm which provides legal and property advice and services to individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Gillespie Macandrew is a limited liability partnership, registered in Scotland with number SO All business is transacted for and on behalf of Gillespie Macandrew LLP. The information in this document is of general nature only and does not take into account the specific financial situation, particular needs or suitability of any particular person or class of persons. Gillespie Macandrew LLP 2018 GILLESPIEMACANDREW.CO.UK