Alistair specialises in contentious construction and engineering matters in Scotland.

He has been a solicitor for 28 years and has over 15 years of experience advising a range of clients in the construction sector, including main contractors, sub-contractors, construction professionals, developers, trade bodies and house-builders.  His clients include Atalian Servest AMK Ltd, Stewart Milne Group Ltd and Deans Civil Engineering Ltd.

Alistair is able to give advice and representation on adjudications, Court of Session actions, Sheriff Court actions, mediations and arbitrations. 

Relevant experience includes:

• Representing a construction professional in a Court of Session acting regarding a defective building. This high value and complex litigation involved 5 separate parties and ended successfully from the client's perspective.
• Acting for a main contractor in the defence to a liquidated damages adjudication for the late completion of a commercial building. The defence involved technically challenging delay analysis in order to evidence a valid extension of time.
• Acting for a large mechanical and electrical contractor in a successful mediation against a national contractor. The matter involved claims for extension of time, variations and loss and expense.  The mediation successfully resolved the dispute.

Endorsements:

Alistair is a ranked individual in Chambers and has the following quote ascribed to him – "Alistair Dean is a very knowledgeable individual providing premium legal advice."

Professional memberships:

Alistair has a Masters Degree in Construction Law from Strathclyde University.