Construction & Engineering
Hamish’s experience in this area is complemented by his exposure to insurance disputes, professional negligence claims against engineers and surveyors, and employers’ liability claims in the context of construction contractors.
Examples of Hamish’s work in this area include:
- Advising the employer under a JCT design & build contract for the construction of a large residential care home. The pipes in the care home had failed, causing substantial damage.
- Acting for a contractor alleged to have negligently installed electrical components at a commercial premises, causing a fire and c.£0.5m damage.
- Acting for a contractor in relation to a dispute arising out of the construction of a residential extension.
- Preparing a defence and advice on behalf of a construction company who had allegedly sprayed concrete onto a neighbouring companies’ property causing damage.
- Preparing an advice in relation to a claim brought by Network Rail against structural engineers after improvements works allegedly caused a landslip which derailed a train causing substantial damage and serious personal injury. Valued at supra. £10 million (as a pupil).
- Preparing advice on the contractual interpretation of a major infrastructure contract awarded by the City of Westminster council in relation to a dispute over the value of the work completed (as a pupil).
Selected Cases
View full profile »Awards
- Buchanan Prize for outstanding performance on the BPTC (Lincoln’s Inn, 2020)
- Advocacy Scholarship (BPP, 2019)
- Tancred Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn, 2019)
- Winner, the Crowther Shield for public speaking (Lincoln’s Inn, 2019)
- Winner, the Crown Office Mooting Competition (2018)
- The Janet Quigley Prize for Middle English studies (Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, 2016)
News
- Forever Chemicals: Litigation, Liability and Insurance Coverage
- Hamish Fraser successful in TCC property damage claim before HHJ Stephen Davies
Articles
- Forever Chemicals: Litigation, Liability and Insurance Coverage
- Waiver of disclosure under the Insurance Act 2015
Blogs
Events
- Crown Office Chambers at The National Pupillage Fair 2024
- Crown Office Chambers Pupillage Open Evening
Qualifications
- BPTC (Outstanding), BPP
- GDL (Distinction), City University
- English Language & Literature (First Class), University of Oxford
Recommendations
“Hamish is exceptional for his level. The quality of his advice, written work, and advocacy is well beyond his years. He is a pleasure to work with and not afraid to offer his views even when he is being led by Leading Counsel. He doesn’t have any weaknesses.”
Legal 500, 2026
“He is hardworking, dedicated and works well under pressure.”
Legal 500, 2025
“Excellent drafting. Thoughtful. Highly intelligent. Well ahead of his years in terms of drafting, research and views.”
Legal 500, 2025
