Gordon Anderson

Mr Anderson joins from Addleshaw Goddard, where he was a partner, to lead Dentons’ non-contentious UK construction practice, which is strategically important and a key business driver for the firm’s projects and real estate groups and the wider firm.

Mr Anderson is a non-contentious construction specialist with 20 years’ experience of advising on infrastructure, mixed-use development and regeneration projects.

His work includes procurement strategies, development and funding agreements, pre-construction services agreements, construction contracts, consultancy agreements and warranties.

His clients include leading international asset managers and investment companies with interests in mixed-use property development, super-prime real estate developers, retirement and build to rent accommodation providers.

Notable Dentons’ UKIME Projects mandates include advising global investment firms on the construction, acquisition and project financing of landmark retail assets, national and regional-scale logistics centres and significant energy and infrastructure projects, in the UK and internationally.

Paul Jarvis, CEO of Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME), said: “Gordon is a seasoned partner with an outstanding track record of senior client relationship management and team leadership skills. His experience across the UK and internationally enhances our market position as Scotland’s leading global law firm.”

Claire Armstrong, managing partner for Dentons Scotland and a partner in the firm’s corporate and investment funds practice, said: “Gordon is an excellent addition to the entrepreneurial and ambitious partnership we are building in Scotland, as well as to our internationally-recognised Projects practice. His experience and reputation in the market will allow us to cultivate even stronger relationships with major construction, infrastructure and real estate clients.”

Mr Anderson said: “I am excited to lead Dentons’ highly-regarded non-contentious construction practice. The firm’s global reach and impressive client base offer an exceptional opportunity to build on the team’s excellent work to date in establishing a world-class construction team.”