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Lead consultant not liable for third party consultants (Midlothian v Bracewell Stirling)

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Published on: 20 July 2018
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  • What are the practical implications of this case?
  • What was the background?
  • What did the court decide?
  • Case details

Article summary

Construction analysis: The Scottish Court of Session, Inner House upheld a first instance decision that a lead consultant was not liable for work carried out by third party consultants appointed directly by a local authority. Jonathan Spencer (Managing Associate) and David Fitzpatrick (Associate) of Simmons & Simmons consider the ruling.

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