Partner

Caroline Maciver

Languages

English

Caroline has specialised in infrastructure, construction and engineering disputes for over 20 years. She advises on court actions – both Court of Session and Sheriff Court – as well as arbitrations, adjudications and mediations. Caroline has a wide experience of industry standard and bespoke contracts as well as project agreements. She also provides contract advisory advice to clients in the management and resolution of issues arising during the currency of a project. Caroline has also advised clients on building safety issues arising out of the significant legislative changes in both Scotland and the UK.

Awards & Recognitions

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"Caroline works very hard to understand every aspect of the matter and is always on top of the detail, while maintaining the big picture in sharp focus. She is excellent to work with."

Chambers, 2026
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“Caroline Maciver is extremely competent and practical and gives us confidence that we are getting the best advice.”

Chambers and Partners
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“Caroline is a great professional with a great approach and level of service.”

Chambers and Partners
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“Caroline always provides a good level of service.”

Chambers and Partners

Relevant experience

A specialist M&E subcontractor on disputes arising out of hospital projects.
A utility contractor in a high value arbitration against a consultant engineer.
A contractor on a large roads project in both adjudication and litigations together with contractual and strategic advice.
A local authority in both adjudication, litigation and arbitration in a dispute with their contractor in respect of the construction of a school.
A local authority in adjudications in respect of Covid related claims.
Provided advice to a number of housebuilding clients regarding Building Safety.
Provided contract advice to a renewables company regarding force majeure events.

Memberships & Roles

Accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Construction Law.
Member of Adjudication Society and Society of Construction Law.

Education

2010 – LLM, Masters in Construction Law
2001 – DipLP, Glasgow Graduate School of Law
2000 – LLB (Hons), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Practice Areas

Construction & Engineering Disputes Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Disputes Energy Disputes

sectors

Infrastructure NEC Contracts Infrastructure & Projects Power Projects Water

Insights

Global Reach

UK Pay Gap Report 2024