Colin Archibald
Edinburgh DL : +44 (0)131 473 5471 F : +44 (0)131 228 1222
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Colin has over 10 years' experience in commercial disputes resolution work, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, expert determination and related advisory work. He has a particular focus on real estate litigation and contentious construction work.  Colin has drawn on strong technical and project management skills in handling a broad range of high value claims in the construction and property sectors, including dealing with a number of substantial and high profile property disputes for developers and housebuilders stemming from the downturn in the property market.  He is an experienced advocate presenting cases on behalf of clients across a range of dispute resolution forums, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and expert determination. Chambers 2012 describes Colin as “very clear and incisively minded; he is quick to understand issues and give precise advice."

Admitted in Scotland.


12.10.2012Scottish Construction Convention – Thursday 8 November 2012

The S+W Construction and Special Projects Group are pleased to sponsor the New Rules Learning Zone at the inaugural Scottish Construction Convention on Thursday 8 November 2012.  The theme of the Convention is: “Shaping the Future o…

29.03.2012Enforcement of Missives

In the current economic climate, purchasers are continuing to explore innovative ways to try and free themselves from their contractual obligations. Imposing a time limit on the other side within which an offer or an acceptance must…

03.11.2011Selling land between house builders – comparing size and value

House builders frequently contract with each other, to maintain and add to their respective land banks of developments and ensure that they have a steady stream of potential development sites in the pipeline, allowing them to depl…