Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP

We were delighted to collect the prestigious Business Leadership Award at last night's Scottish Legal Awards in Glasgow. This recognition, decided purely by the judging panel, demonstrates both our CEO Chris Harte and COO Neil Kennedy's exceptional leadership during the merger. It's a true testament to how their vision, combined with the collective talents and resources of MFMac's people, has driven success and commercial growth. Thank you to our people and our clients for their ongoing support in making this possible. #ScottishLegalAwards

With Scotland’s 2045 net zero goal on the horizon, transforming buildings to be more energy-efficient is essential. The Scottish Government’s proposed Heat in Buildings Bill aims to address this need, using devolved powers to drive change, particularly in heating. This could mean new minimum energy efficiency standards—already in place in England—might soon be part of Scotland’s strategy. In her latest article, Sally Anthony, Professional Support Lawyer in MFMac's Real Estate team, explores the details of the recent consultation on this bill and what it could mean for Scotland’s climate targets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6hmkZDq #RealEstate #NetZeroScotland

We're proud to be recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK 2025 Guide for our expertise across the public sector. As one of the largest and most experienced teams, our expertise spans advising local and central government clients, as well as other public bodies. Our extensive work with Local Authorities, the Scottish Government and the UK Government means we have a comprehensive understanding of the legal and legislative processes in the sector, allowing us to effectively support our clients across all aspects of public sector work. Thank you to our clients for your support and for providing such positive feedback. Discover more about our public sector team: https://lnkd.in/eRngVMdp

As part of MFMac's ongoing commitment to the environment, our team had the privilege of volunteering with our longstanding client, Scottish Wildlife Trust, for a meadow raking project at Carlingnose Point, North Queensferry. Volunteers Alan Stewart, Lauren McGill, Rosalind Leslie, Thomas Paxton and Sarah Pengelly worked alongside wildlife experts to help restore this important habitat.   We are proud to contribute to the preservation of natural spaces, and the surrounding community. We look forward to continuing our support of the Scottish Wildlife Trust and their important work.

A recent Court of Session decision found that a Scottish administration can be declared as ancillary to an insolvency process in another jurisdiction, meaning that the insolvency proceedings in one jurisdiction are considered as the main insolvency proceedings, while the ancillary proceedings in the other jurisdiction are restricted to dealing with the company’s assets located there.   In her latest article, featured in the Scottish Financial News, Jennifer Andrew, a Senior Associate in MFMac's Litigation team, discusses the handling of concurrent insolvency processes in different jurisdictions and the implications of this decision.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTh8ZEPC

Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects team collaborates with a diverse range of clients across both the public and private sectors, working on high-profile projects that span buildings, roads, railways, bridges, airports, hospitals, schools, and office blocks. We tackle both contentious and non-contentious legal challenges, drawing on a wide pool of cross-sector expertise across our firm to deliver tailored solutions that set us apart.   We’re proud to be recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK 2025 Guide for our sector expertise. A big thank you to our clients for their positive feedback and support.

In our latest employment podcast, Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the recent case against Next in which 3,500 women won their equal pay claims as the employer was unable to justify the pay difference on the basis that the males were paid the 'market rate'. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e897GFXA #ukemplaw

We’re pleased to share more on our outstanding results in the Chambers and Partners 2025 UK Guide. This feedback, provided by our clients and peers, reflects the hard work and dedication of our people to delivering a first-class service to our clients across all of our legal service areas. Take a look at what they have to say about working with us.

In our #TheNewCV series, we’re proud to spotlight Katie Panteli’s remarkable story of resilience and perseverance. Katie's journey began after earning her law degree from Aberdeen University in the challenging post-recession job market. Unable to secure a legal role right away, she pivoted to a graduate position in operational risk and compliance with Network Rail. Despite being overqualified for many roles, Katie remained steadfast. In February 2019, her perseverance paid off when she secured a traineeship. But her journey was far from over - Katie was furloughed in 2020, and it took 18 months to find another traineeship. Her unwavering determination saw her qualify as a solicitor in 2022, and in 2023, Katie joined MFMac, where she now thrives as a corporate solicitor. Katie’s story reminds us that, although the road may be tough, every step forward brings you closer to success. At MFMac, we’re dedicated to supporting individuals like Katie, helping them transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Interested in joining a firm that supports your journey? Learn more here: www.mfmac.com/join-us #MFMacCareers #LegalCareers

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for MFMac as we move into our new Edinburgh office at Haymarket Square. This new location enhances our ability to further serve our clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally, while fostering collaboration and innovation across all areas of the business. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home.