Scott Manson is highly knowledgeable as well as very good with clients and has a practical approach. He distils very complex matters to understandable chunks to clients.” Indigo Park Services UK Ltd v Watson 2017 GWD 40-610. Counsel for pursuer in establishing the contractual validity of controversial private parking arrangements at Ninewells Hospital and the operation of the rule against penalties in contract and consumer rights legislation.

WPH Developments Ltd v Young & Gault LLP (In Liq.) 2021 SLT 905. Appeared for defender architects (without senior) in successful appeal to the Inner House which over-turned first instance judgment and absolved the architects of liability on the ground of prescription (time-bar). Leading case on consolidating the law on the proper interpretation of s.11 (3) of the Prescription & Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 in damages claims for professional negligence. Scott Manson is very good technically, very personable, very easy to work with and very sharp on the legal point.”Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd v Bakkafrost Scotland Limited 2023 SLT 193. Appeared for successful defender (without senior) in establishing proper construction of arbitration clause in disputes concerned with marine salvage contract. Loretto Housing Association Ltd v Cruden Building & Renewals Ltd & others (No.2) 2022 Rep. LR. Appeared for the clerk of works (without senior) at debate which successfully secured the dismissal of a contribution and relief claim by the main contractor following the settlement of a complex multi-party construction dispute.

Transform Schools (North Lanarkshire) Limited v Balfour Beatty Construction Limited 2020 SCLR 707. Appeared for contractor (led by Garry Borland KC) in proceedings to enforce adjudicator’s award where breach of natural justice alleged in connection with admission and use of without prejudice correspondence by the adjudicator. Hughes & others v Turning Point 2019 SLT 651. Junior counsel for successful defender (led by Roddy Dunlop KC) in action concerned with the scope of duty owed by health workers at an an adult crisis centre following the death of a service user.Scott is one of Scotland’s leading junior counsel in complex commercial disputes. He is a fearless and tenacious performer in court.”

Scott Manson is a go-to junior for difficult cases. He brings a level of intellect and analysis which is difficult to match. His strategic sense is a major asset.” Scott is an excellent junior. He is bright and good at the commercial as much as the legal aspects. Clients like him because he is personable and robust in his advice.” Scott is an incredibly excellent junior counsel who brings an awful lot of experience and is commercially aware.”Chambers UK Bar – Recommended as leading junior in Commercial Dispute Resolution (Band 1); Construction (Band 2); Professional Negligence (Band 1); and Real Estate Litigation (Band 2) Politakis v Spencely & James Scott Engineering 2018 SC 184 (Inner House); 2016 GWD 11-211 (Sheriff Appeal Court); 2017 GWD 18-281 (Sheriff Court). Counsel for arbiter (without senior) at first instance and on appeal in successfully defending proceedings concerned with his liability in damages to unsuccessful party in a long running commercial arbitration. Inner House decision established the proper test for leave to appeal applications based on new statutory scheme under the Courts (Reform) Scotland Act 2014.

David MacBrayne Limited v ATOS IT Services (UK) Ltd [2018] CSOH 32. Junior counsel (led by Garry Borland KC) in damages action concerned with termination and breach of complex IT services contract by the operators of Caledonian MacBrayne ferries.

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A first class advocate with an impressive skill set which allows him to analyse even the most complex of cases and to advise promptly in a digestible manner. He is incredibly approachable and friendly, which makes him a pleasure to work with. Clients like him.‘ Clients for whom Scott has acted include: Balfour Beatty; Bilfinger; The Duke of Argyll; Hochtief Solutions; Lend Lease; Morgan Sindall; Network Rail; Persimmon Homes; Rangers FC; Schneider; and Scottish Power. Anwar v Britton & Barclay 2019 SLT (Sh Ct) 23. Junior counsel for the successful pursuers (led by Robert Howie KC) in action concerned with breach of warranty/misrepresentation and the proper construction of certain standard provisions in the Scottish Standard Conveyancing Clauses. Arbitration Appeal No.1 of 2021. Junior counsel for successful claimant in arbitration concerned with substantial utilities project and questions of design responsibility, time-bar and product selection and related court applications challenging part awards. Autauric Limited v Glasgow Stage Crew Limited 2020 SLT 331. Counsel for the pursuer in damages action for breach of contract brought by the promoter of an aborted outdoor concert in Glasgow which was to feature Green Day.