Building on Scots Law: A Wee Intro for Construction Folk

Building on Scots Law: A Wee Intro for Construction Folk

About the Series
Building on Scots Law is a new CIArb (Scottish Branch) series designed to help construction and infrastructure professionals develop a practical understanding of the Scottish legal system and how it affects projects on the ground.

Each session offers an accessible introduction to key legal principles and dispute processes in Scotland- no prior legal knowledge required. Delivered by experienced practitioners, the series will help engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, and commercial staff gain confidence in navigating the legal landscape that underpins construction in Scotland.

Session 1 – The Scottish Legal System
An introduction to the Scots legal system, how the courts in Scotland are structured, who does what, and how disputes progress through the system.

Our first session is being hosted in collaboration with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. We will hear from members of their Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team:

1. Chiara Pieri (Senior Associate, Vice Chair of the CIArb (Scottish Branch), dual qualified in Scotland, England & Wales)
2. Karan Kamath (Associate, YMG Committee member of the CIArb (Scottish Branch), dual qualified in Scotland and India)
3. Keith Robertson (Associate, Engineer and former Project Manager)