OUR TEAM
Michael is highly experienced in the drafting and negotiation of building and engineering contracts and associated documentation for a wide variety of projects including: construction of public buildings, offices and industrial premises; hotels; retail developments; residential developments including student accommodation; road and infrastructure works; and plant and renewable energy projects including off-shore works.
He also provides advice in relation to contentious construction matters representing clients in adjudication and providing a specialist resource for the firm’s Litigation team.
As well as acting for clients within the construction sector (contractors, sub-contractors and professionals), he also acts for their employers and parties having an interest in projects (both private and public sector organisations) covering a wide range of industry sectors including commercial real estate (investors and developers); retail and leisure (occupiers/operators); banking (development and acquisition finance providers); housing (for private sale or social rent); and energy (renewables and natural resources).
Clients for whom Michael has acted include: Scottish Government; Scottish Prison Service; Scottish Court Service; Forestry Commission Scotland; Glasgow 2014 Limited; Highlands & Islands Enterprise; Global Infrastructure; Natural Power Consultants Limited; Glasgow Housing Association Limited; River Clyde Homes; Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership; HSBC; Clydesdale Bank plc; Allied Irish Bank; and Co-Operative Bank plc.
Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession lists Michael as a “Ranked Lawyer” in Construction Law, where he has been recognised for his years of experience in contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Michael is listed by Legal 500 as a “Recommended Lawyer” in Construction.
Michael is also a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Construction Law.
"He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a fantastic understanding of and ability to explain the legal jargon."
"Michael Conroy does good work and is experienced. He has broadened his practice."
"Michael Conroy heads up the construction offering and is ably assisted by fellow partner Laura McCorquodale and Miranda Cannibal. The team is collectively and individually strong and able to deal with quick adjudications to longer court matters."
"He's a very thorough lawyer who is easy to talk to and understands the market."
"Michael Conroy is very good - for this venture he was invaluable."
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