Ian McCann

Ian is a Partner in our Construction & Engineering team.

He has almost 30 years’ experience in all aspects of non-contentious construction and engineering law, providing advice in both the public and private sectors in the UK and Europe.

His background in delivering non-contentious construction and engineering advice on a broad range of projects, from inception to completion, for developers, investors, contactors and professional consultants, has given him a thorough understanding of the range of construction issues that can arise.

From the beginning of any project, he takes pride in working with his clients and their teams to better understand their business and needs before advising on the relevant form of contract for their particular project – he and his team do not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Ian has extensive experience in the negotiation of construction and engineering contracts (including those based on standard form contracts such as the SBCC, JCT, NEC and ICC forms), professional appointments, collateral warranties and all associated documentation to provide a market standard suite of construction documents.

He is used to working as part of a multidisciplinary team and has had day to day exposure to the processes required to deliver projects successfully on time and within budget.

Accreditations

Triple qualified to practice in Scotland; England and Wales; and Northern Ireland.

Experience

Ian has provided construction and engineering advice in connection with some of the highest profile construction and engineering projects in the UK including:

• Edinburgh Trams.
• The redevelopment of the St James Quarter, Edinburgh.
• Student accommodation and housing developments across Scotland and England and Wales.
• Engineering Framework Agreements for major infrastructure works in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Memberships & Appointments

An Ambassador for Causeway Ireland Scotland Business Exchange having been Company Secretary and a Board Member since its inception. Causeway is a not-for-profit membership organisation that works with the Governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to facilitate business connections on both sides of the Irish Sea.