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Stronachs’ Dispute Resolution Team is led by an expert group of litigators with vast experience at every level of the court system, and also of alternative forms of dispute resolution. Disputes are inevitable in business and we are trusted to give the effective and pragmatic advice our clients need to achieve their objectives – whether that’s simply seeking to draw a line under the dispute and move on or fighting in all-important ‘bet the company’ litigation.

Able to advise on Scots and English law, we act for major energy organisations and supply chain companies, construction, technology and engineering leaders and SMEs, as well as for partnerships and individuals. We also have significant experience working with insolvency practitioners on both routine and complex insolvency transactions and claims.

We act for clients right across Scotland, the wider-UK and internationally and we do this cost-effectively from our offices in Aberdeen and Inverness. For our international work, where necessary, we partner with firms in other jurisdictions to make sure our clients receive nothing less than a seamless, first class service from advisors they can trust.

The team continues to be ranked in the Legal 500 UK Guide, this annual review of the UK’s legal market ranks the leading firms and lawyers in Scotland.  

Legal 500 Ranking - Commercial Litigation

 “Stronachs LLP receives a steady stream of instructions, which increasingly contain cross-border elements, from energy and construction sector clients.”

Team head Robert McDiarmid is well versed to assist with litigation in the Scottish Court of Session and Sheriff Courts, English High Court and County Court and various ADR procedures, including arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Great tactician and pragmatic litigatorRobert McDiarmid heads the team”

Legal 500 Testimonials

“Stronachs is unique among North East Scotland firms in their scope, approach and reputation. There are no other firms operating exclusively in the North East that deliver what they deliver or perform at their level.”

 “In depth experience of contractual warranty claims, dispute resolution and court litigation”

“They are commercially aware and give prompt attention with excellent legal advice which takes into account tactics and the possible requirement to negotiate settlements.”

Colin Sandilands has an easy style which overlays a clear grasp of the issues, prospects and commercial realities of the situation.”

 “Robert McDiarmid offers fantastic support and extremely thorough preparation to achieve a first class result.”

“Robert McDiarmid has been very approachable, gives detailed legal advice that has helped us tactically to negotiate the best way forward” 

The advice sets out the pros and cons to any action that we may take, which has been essential to how we have strategically dealt with matters to try and obtain the best outcome. 

'Easy to communicate with, clear itemised billing, good operators who inspire confidence in their clients.'

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Key Contacts

To make an enquiry, please contact a member of staff below or call 01224 845 845

Contact - Dispute Resolution

Colin Sandilands

Colin Sandilands

Partner, Head of Inverness Office

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T: 01463 663 389
M: 07794 335 950
E: colin.sandilands@stronachs.com

Robert McDiarmid

Robert McDiarmid

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution

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T: 01224 845 951
M: 07779 636 444
E: robert.mcdiarmid@stronachs.com

Deborah Law

Deborah Law

Partner, Dispute Resolution

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T: 01224 845 811
M: 07876 881 088
E: deborah.law@stronachs.com

Karen Leslie

Karen Leslie

Debt Recovery Manager

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T: 01224 845 892
M: 07530 361 040
E: karen.leslie@stronachs.com

Dispute Resolution News & Insights

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Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin June 21

Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin June 21

Monday 31st May 2021

Claims across borders post-Brexit: time to re-think how you’re going to enforce your contracts Robert McDiarmid, head of Dispute Resolution is featured in the latest edition of AGCC's Bulletin and thinks...

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Family law in lockdown: a look back at 2020

Family law in lockdown: a look back at 2…

Tuesday 22nd December 2020

When the government announced a national lockdown for the UK in March 2020 few of us had any idea of what we would be facing in both our personal and...

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Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin December 20

Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin December 20

Thursday 3rd December 2020

‘Retention’ in Construction Contracts - A snagging problem? Robert McDiarmid, partner and head of Dispute Resolution, features in the latest edition of the Bulletin published by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce...

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Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin August 2020

Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin August 2020

Monday 3rd August 2020

"Let’s see if we can ride out the perfect storm and achieve a ‘Build, Build, Build’ future rather than an ‘Argue, Argue, Argue (Bust)’ one." Robert McDiarmid features in the latest edition...

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Covid-19 Construction Dispute Advice

Covid-19 Construction Dispute Advice

Thursday 11th June 2020

Fixed fee certainty for the straight-to-point legal advice needed to get the best result possible COVID-19 has affected every sector of business, not least the construction sector. The delay and then...

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Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin May/June 2020

Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin May/June 202…

Thursday 21st May 2020

Directors during Covid-19 : Risk? Yes ... but how much risk? Dispute Resolution partner, Robert McDiarmid, is featured in the May/June 2020 edition of the Business Bulletin - published by Aberdeen...

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COVID-19 The Impact on Scottish Civil Court Cases

COVID-19 The Impact on Scottish Civil Co…

Monday 4th May 2020

Updated 19 June 2020 At the beginning of June, the SCTS announced that Sheriff Court buildings were beginning to reopen (to court staff) in line with phase 1 the Scottish Government’s...

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Covid-19 and Family Law : Alimentary obligations

Covid-19 and Family Law : Alimentary obl…

Wednesday 29th April 2020

Being placed on furlough leave or sadly losing employment as a result of Covid-19 could well have an impact upon separated parties who have a written agreement or court ordered...

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The Coronavirus and Family Law

The Coronavirus and Family Law

Wednesday 1st April 2020

The current Coronavirus outbreak is undoubtedly having an effect on each and every one of us, both in the context of our working lives and our family lives. Last week the...

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Protect your business with a caveat

Protect your business with a caveat

Tuesday 31st March 2020

These are challenging times and the raft of support measures introduced by the government are very welcome.  There are other measures that can help protect your business.  Caveats act as...

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COVID-19 and Cash Flow

COVID-19 and Cash Flow

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Time to review credit control Almost on a daily basis new measures are being introduced by the Government and other bodies to support business whilst the fight to slow the spread...

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Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin February 2020

Our Opinion - AGCC Bulletin February 202…

Tuesday 4th February 2020

The high cost of paying for your payments - Solved? Dispute Resolution partner, Robert McDiarmid, is featured in February's edition of the Business Bulletin - published by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber...

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Landmark ruling raises questions around divorce law

Landmark ruling raises questions around …

Tuesday 7th August 2018

Recent publicity around the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant a divorce to a woman, who claimed to be ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’ to her husband of 40 years, has...

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McDonald v McDonald:  The Supreme Court Decision

McDonald v McDonald: The Supreme Court …

Monday 7th August 2017

Family practitioners have been eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court decision in the case of McDonald v McDonald as to the interpretation of Regulation 4 of the Divorce etc (Pensions) (Scotland)...

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Pension sharing on divorce:  The case of McDonald v McDonald – what’s next?

Pension sharing on divorce: The case of…

Wednesday 24th May 2017

When spouses separate and require financial resolution between them as a result, in Scotland they will be advised by family lawyers that they are entitled to fair division of the...

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