I have been in the practice of commercial and business law during my whole career.

I started in the area of private client work dealing specially with family companies and direct taxation.

Since then I have worked mainly with business litigation and arbitration and dispute resolution.

I have dealt with cases in the areas of;

• business and contractual disputes
• international commercial disputes. I have made a special study of the law of jurisdiction and enforcements of judgements (Brussels and Lugano Conventions) and applicable law (Rome Convention). I have taught the subject at Glasgow University on an ad hoc basis. I have commented on the changes to the Brussels Convention to the law reform authorities in Scotland
• partnership disputes
• construction and engineering disputes
• environmental and planning issues
• Company law disputes