Commercial Litigation / Construction

Robin Millar

Head of Commercial Litigation and the firm’s longest serving partner. Robin has developed the court department from a general practice into a formidable business advisory team, with victories chalked up everywhere from the Sheriff Court to the House of Lords. Specialises in complex commercial cases. Boyish looks and charm mask Rottweiler tendencies.

Ruth Waters

Ruth formed and heads the new Construction Unit. She joined the firm from Glasgow, where she ran her own commercial construction consultancy business. Ruth specialises in advising on building, engineering and development projects, both on a contentious and non contentious basis. Holds a Masters degree in the subject and tutors at Strathclyde University.

Stephen Lochrie

Head of Commercial Property. City trained, Stephen heads the largest part of the firm’s portfolio. With a client base UK wide, Stephen is involved in project management as well as more conventional business. His unique approach and ability to structure a deal to best advantage mean he is the first port of call for his many successful property clients.

John Cassells

Now celebrating 20 years in the profession, John is the backbone of the property department. As Senior Associate, he combines a wealth of experience with a deep knowledge of property law which he freely shares with junior and senior colleagues alike. This plus his eye for detail make him the safest hands in the business.

Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer joined the team in 2005, and the firm has never been quite the same since. Her extrovert personality and energy made an immediate impact on clients and staff alike. Working with Stephen Lochrie has sparked her already buoyant enthusiasm to be involved at all stages of the biggest and best deals.

Tom Johnston

Having gone from consultant to managing partner in 2 years, Tom combines this role with head of licensing, and contributor to the property department. As he has also failed in his 10 year ambition to retire from litigation, he is the nearest thing the firm has to a general practitioner. Described by Chambers Directory as “an extremely able licensing lawyer, who carries off his personal style with panache.”

Neil Killick

Head of Corporate Department. Neil’s meteoric rise since joining the firm in 2003 has surprised no-one. His keen intellect and impressive work rate have seen him head up most of the firm’s major corporate deals over the past few years. He is the firm’s principal delegate to Alliuris, the European confederation of business lawyers which adds to the depth of expertise available to our clients.

Frances McAulay

Head of Employment. Her previous career as an HR manager in the managerial and services sector mean that the advice Frances can give to clients is practical, not academic. Since rejoining the firm she has established the Employers’ Support Programme (ESP), and is at the heart of all the firm’s new initiatives.