Neil Morrison#12097

Neil Morrison

Advocate, Arnot Manderson
Neil specialises in commercial dispute resolution, with particular focus in the areas of commercial contracts, construction, arbitration, fraud, company law, real estate, professional negligence, insolvency, and defamation. He also has an interest in public law and has knowledge and experience of judicial review.

He developed particular expertise in financial disputes during his time working for an award-winning boutique law firm and then a leading international law firm. He was lead solicitor in several high-profile reported Court of Session cases.

As a solicitor, Neil appeared in debates and proofs in the Sheriff Court, Employment Tribunal hearings, arbitration proceedings, and a reported Sheriff Principal appeal. In 2016, he became one of only 15 Scottish lawyers Signet Accredited in commercial litigation by the WS Society. The following year Neil was granted extended rights of audience in the Court of Session and the UK Supreme Court.

Before devilling and calling to the Bar in 2023, Neil worked in-house for a global renewable energy company negotiating and drafting complex FIDIC-based construction supply agreements for significant wind energy projects in northern and central Europe. He also provided contract management and dispute resolution support for energy projects across Europe including Ukrainian wind farms impacted by the war. 

Contributed to

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Expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—general considerations
Expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—general considerations
Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides a detailed analysis of the core principles and general considerations involved in the use of expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation. It considers what expert evidence involves, the function of an expert witness and the types of claims where expert evidence is regularly used. It also explains the duties and responsibilities of an expert witness, the admissibility of expert evidence, how to instruct an expert witness and the role of single joint experts.

Leading expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—rules and procedure
Leading expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—rules and procedure
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the rules and procedure that relate to leading expert evidence. It covers any pre-action requirements in relation to expert evidence, the application of legal privilege and the disclosure of expert reports. It also covers the practicalities involved in the joint meeting of experts, how to prepare an expert for proof and concurrent evidence (or ‘hot tubbing’).

Expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—checklist
Expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—checklist
Checklists

This Checklist on expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation identifies the key considerations for a solicitor considering instructing an expert in a civil dispute in the Scottish courts.This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes: Expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—general considerations and Leading expert evidence in Scottish civil litigation—rules and procedure.IssueConsiderationsAssessing the need for an expert witness—What is the nature of the dispute (for example, an expert report is generally required before a claim for professional negligence is raised)?—Is it reasonable and proportionate to use an expert given the value of the claim?—Do you need more than one expert?Admissibility of the expert evidence—Do I need an expert to help the court make a decision in the case?—Does the expert have the necessary knowledge and experience?—Will the expert be impartial

Practice Area

Panel

  • Scottish Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2023

Experience

  • Devilling, Faculty of Advocates (2022 - 2023)
  • Vestas (2017 - 2022)
  • HBJ Gateley (now Addleshaw Goddard (2015 - 2017)
  • MBM Commercial LLP (2012 - 2015)
  • Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (2009 - 2012)
  • Miller Samuel LLP (now Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP) (2006 - 2008)

Membership

  • Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
  • Member of the Faculty Dispute Resolution Service (FDRS)
  • Member of the AM Commercial Law Practice Group
  • Writer to the Signet, (WS)
  • Course Organiser, Construction Law Elective, University of Edinburgh’s DPLP Course
  • Tutor, Contract Law & Unjustified Enrichment, University of Edinburgh School of Law

Qualifications

  • LL.B.(Hons) (2004)
  • Dip L.P. (2005)
  • LL.M. (Commercial Law) (2011)

Education

  • University of Dundee (2000-2004)
  • Glasgow Graduate School of Law (2004-2005)
  • University of Edinburgh (2009-2011)

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