Keith Bishop
Keith is a partner in our Construction and Projects department.
He has been involved in construction law since 1991 and joined us from DLA where he was a partner in the construction group.
Keith acts for employers (both public and private sector), funders, contractors, subcontractors and consultants in the construction industry.
He advises on construction procurement strategy, the drafting of building contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranties. This involves guiding clients through the tender evaluation process where necessary.
Keith is an experienced litigator and has wide experience of litigation, in both the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court, arbitration and other methods of dispute resolution including a number of mediations.
Keith studied construction law at London University and has been accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in construction law since 1999 reflecting his expertise in both contentious and non contentious issues.
Keith has recently secured dual qualification in support of his increasing work with colleagues on property and construction projects subject to English law.
Keith regularly speaks to clients at industry seminars, lunches and at conferences on issues affecting construction law.
Keith’s recent experience includes:
- acted in multi-million pound Harvey Nichols development in Edinburgh,
- advised on and drafted an infrastructure contract for Edinburgh trams,
- acted for a local authority in multi-million pound leisure centre disputes,
- acted for a specialist sub-contractor in a claim against SPV following Edinburgh Schools PFI,
- advised an employer on the two stage procurement of a £15m medical research and development facility,
- advising a developer on major infrastructure works and construction procurement for a mixed use development,
- advised on Aberdeen Schools PPP,
- Advising Edinburgh Napier University on the redevelopment of their Sighthill campus, and
- advising Glasgow School of Art on Garnethill redevelopment, Phase 1.
Tel: 0131 270 7949
Email: keith.bishop@andersonstrathern.co.uk
The construction team benefits from the strong presence of Keith Bishop, whose "practical, insightful and thoroughly thought-out legal opinions" contribute to the team’s invaluable commercial approach.
Chambers 2009
