Brodies LLP is geared to support on the full spectrum of commercial property matters, due not least to the group’s wider expertise in planning, tax, environment, construction, and property litigation. Seasoned development and investment deal expert Johane Murray heads the practice, which has enjoyed a recent uptick in the build-to-rent (BTR) and life sciences fields. Managing partner Nick Scott is noted for his office, retail, leisure, student accommodation and industrial acumen. Clients seek Richard Whyte‘s investment knowhow, an area in which Allan Cairns is also an essential contact, particularly in respect of offshore acquisitions. James Roscoe‘s expertise extends to forward funding, property finance and corporate occupier matters, while Colin Morrison is a regular advisor to international investors, retailers, hotel and leisure operators.
Commercial property: Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland
Brodies LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Johane Murray
Autres avocats clés:
Nick Scott; Richard Whyte; James Roscoe; Colin Morrison; Chris McDaid; Tanya MacLeod; Allan Cairns; Elaine Petterson
Les références
‘They have a strong and deep team providing a range of legal advice and are closely aligned with our values and approach to business.’
‘Johanne Murray’s technical knowledge and commercial approach is excellent.’
‘Having had no previous experience of the firm we have been very impressed.’
Principaux clients
Ambassador Group
BBC Pension Trust
Bruntwood SciTech
Cervidae
Cordatus Property Unit Trust
Drum Property Group
Ediston Real Estate
Frasers Group
GG Cap
Knight Property Group
Moda Living
Nuveen
Orion Capital Partners
Realty Income
Soller Group
Union Investment Institutional Property
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bruntwood SciTech on the acquisition of the Met Tower in Glasgow for redevelopment as a centre for technology innovation.
- Acted for Janus Henderson in the £905m investment sale of the entire Janus Henderson UK Property PAIF portfolio of assets to Oval Real Estate.
- Acted for Henderson Park and Eurofund in the £140m acquisition of the Jersey trust owning the Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow.
Burness Paull LLP
Drawing on its expertise in investment, development, regeneration, finance and corporate occupier mandates, Burness Paull LLP is active across the full remit of real estate assets. The practice is led from Glasgow by Scott Peterkin, who has a particular focus on property development work within the housebuilding sector. Also renowned for his development acumen is Richard Rennie, who draws on his dual qualification in England and Scotland to further assist with investment mandates. Among other standout partners are Nick Naddell, an individual with investment, forward funding and landlord and tenant expertise, and commercial leasing specialist Graeme Bradshaw, a regular advisor to occupiers, developers, and investors in the retail and leisure sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Scott Peterkin
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Rennie; Nick Naddell; Peter Chambers; Steven McKinlay; Graeme Bradshaw
Les références
‘Incredibly proactive.’
‘Graeme Bradshaw is a breath of fresh air. He is commercially minded with an ability to cut through and simplify complex matters.’
‘Excellent partner availability.’
Principaux clients
Heimstaden Bostad
Wm Morris Supermarkets Ltd
Westbrook Partners
CA Ventures
Meadowbank Consortium
Supermarket Income REIT
LSPIM
Buccleuch, Cruden
David Lloyd Leisure Limited
Impact Healthcare REIT
Tracey Investments Limited
Cazoo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Heimstaden Bostad on a build-to-rent development valued at £124m.
- Advised Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited on its £190m acquisition of the McColl’s business and assets, including 1,160 properties operated by McColl’s throughout the UK.
- Advised Westbrook Partners in the forward purchase of an industrial portfolio (Urban and City Gateway) from Chancerygate, valued at £172m.
CMS
CMS‘s practice is headed by Paul Carter, an expert in development, funding and investment matters; he and the team are well-versed in all facets of real estate, catering to a mixture of clients from the student accommodation, life sciences, public sector, leisure and BTR fields, among others. Iain Doran combines his vast development expertise with support in rent review disputes and distressed portfolio deals, whereas Allan Wernham is a regular port of call for major regeneration projects in the retail sector. Further standout individuals include Darina Kerr, an expert in commercial property transactions, and of counsel Roland Smyth, head of the firm’s hotels and leisure group in Scotland.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Carter
Autres avocats clés:
Iain Doran; Allan Wernham; Chris Rae; Darina Kerr; Carol Nisbet; Margaret McLean; Mike McColl; Roland Smyth
Les références
‘Excellent attention to detail and client liaison skills. They work very well as a team.’
‘Chris Rae is a great leader.’
‘Chris Rae communicates very effectively and listens to clients’ priorities on transactions to ensure they are understood.’
Principaux clients
City of Edinburgh Council
SSE
University of Glasgow
Nuveen
Landsec
Kennedy Wilson
Hargreaves Services (Blindwells) Limited
Clearbell Property Partners and Iceni Property Asset Management
The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside
University of Glasgow
Principaux dossiers
- Advising SSE on the acquisition of Aberarder Windfarm from RES.
- Advised Nuveen Real Assets on the £1bn retail-led city centre regeneration at St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
- Advising the University of Glasgow on the proposed appointment of a strategic development partner under a £150m mixed use quarter and innovation zone joint venture.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP handles an abundance of high-end investments, cross-border portfolio transactions, and commercial and residential developments. Practice head Katharine Hardie is an essential contact in the latter space, with a particular focus on the private sector; she is further noted for her expertise in regeneration projects. Also recommended for his specialism in development is Paul Connolly, while Russell Munro‘s capabilities extend to investment and finance affairs. Drawing on his dual qualification in England and Scotland, Martin Devine is knowledgeable of a broad spectrum of asset classes, including BTR projects and international transactions in the hotel and healthcare sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Katharine Hardie
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Connolly; Russell Munro; Martin Devine; Lesley-Anne Todd
Les références
‘Excellent technical and commercial skills.’
‘Katharine Hardie and Paul Connolly understand our business very well. They are technical, knowledgeable and commercial.’
‘The practice has a dedicated team of personnel with expertise in property, planning, construction and infrastructure.’
Principaux clients
HFD Group
Legal & General UK Build-to-Rent Fund
Aviva Group
Bricks Capital Limited
LCN Capital Partners
Motor Fuel Limited
Ropemaker Properties Limited
Sirius Real Estate Limited
Barclays Bank
Investcorp
Wheatley Housing Group
CALA Management Limited
Heylo Housing Group Limited
Lovell Partnerships Limited
Peel Group
Albert Bartlett
Henry Boot Developments
Abrdn
Hines/HSBC Alternative Investments
Railpen
Principaux dossiers
- Advised HFD Glasgow 2 Limited on the development and sale of 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow.
- Ongoing advice to Winchburgh Developments Limited on the full range of legal disciplines relating to the delivery of a new town and associated infrastructure.
- Ongoing advice to Barclays Bank plc on their development of a new office campus in Tradeston in Glasgow.
Shepherd and Wedderburn
Shepherd and Wedderburn is often engaged on large-scale development, investment, acquisition and regeneration affairs, with particular expertise in the residential, retail, hotel, industrial, tech, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. The Glasgow-based Andrew Hall specialises in residential developments and anchors the firm’s housebuilding group, advising housebuilders and landowners on the purchase and disposal of sites. Fellow co-head David Mitchell, the main contact in Edinburgh, has extensive experience acting on office, retail and mixed-use developments across Scotland. Also in Edinburgh, Scott Ritchie is recommended for his expertise in commercial development projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Hall; David Mitchell
Autres avocats clés:
Scott Ritchie; Elaine Todd; Judith Stephenson; Emma Guthrie
Les références
‘Excellent multidisciplinary team that is always able to provide guidance through highly challenging and complex issues and deals.’
‘Andrew Hall provides a potent combination of personal service, sage guidance and professionalism.’
‘Great advice, speed of service and understanding of their client’s needs.’
Principaux clients
British Land plc
Federated Hermes
BlackRockTilstone
CBREGI UK Property Fund
Miller Homes
LondonMetric
Clydeport
BAE Systems
Taylor Wimpey
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Miller Developments on the £180m sale of a strategic residential development site at Auchendinny to Bellway Homes, with a gross development value of £237m.
- Advising Taylor Wimpey UK Limited on all property aspects of the development of Greater Blindwells, a new town in East Lothian, estimated to deliver 6,000 homes with community facilities and shops by 2024.
- Advising Mangata Edge Ltd on the £83m investment for a facility to be built at Prestwick Aerospace Park. The site is to be used for the manufacturing, testing, research and development of operations within the client’s global satellite network.
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard‘s team co-head Miles Ede specialises in UK-wide asset management and portfolio transactions, investment deals, and commercial and residential development projects; he has considerable experience in the telecoms sector. Fellow co-head and development expert Alison Newton is a go-to for leasing and regeneration affairs and is active across the office, retail, student accommodation, hotels and leisure fields.
Responsables de la pratique:
Miles Ede; Alison Newton
Autres avocats clés:
Kirsty Nicholson; Caroline Coulter
Les références
‘Dynamic, collaborative and proactive. Exemplary service from partner through to associate.’
‘Dedicated, attentive and deliver on time.’
‘The team are commercially aware and offer pragmatic solutions informed by a depth of knowledge and experience. They very much feel like an extension to the internal team.’
Principaux clients
BT (British Telecomms)
Greenridge
Baumont
Heitman
Almcor Spendarry
Rillbank Development
Port of Dundee/Forth Ports
Breal Zeta
Wireless Infrastructure Group
Principaux dossiers
Burges Salmon LLP
Although Burges Salmon LLP operates across a broad range of real estate assets, the team demonstrates particular accomplishment in respect of hospitality, leisure and renewable energy assets. Practice head and co-founder of the Edinburgh office Robert Forman is a regular advisor to developers, funders and investors in acquisition, disposal, leasing, development and secured lending matters. Director Claire MacLean provides the team with more firepower in investment and development transactions, as well as landlord and tenant agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Forman
Autres avocats clés:
Claire MacLean; Fay Lamb
Principaux clients
Pandox AB
London & Regional
AroundTown Hotels
Atlas Hotels
Baywa-re
A&O Hostels
LRC Group
Realty Inc
Zetland Capital Partners
West Ranga Property Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Atlas Hotels on the £62m acquisition of a portfolio of six hotels across Scotland.
- Advising Drax on the real estate aspects of the £500m extension to the Cruachan power station.
- Advising West Ranga on the sale and leaseback of a portfolio of Cazoo sites across the UK.
Dentons
Embedded in its UK-wide real estate practice, Dentons runs a broad workload and is adept in leasing, transactional, funding and development matters. Practice head Brian Hutcheson has considerable experience in the BTR, office, retail, hotels and leisure, logistics and student accommodation fields. A further standout individual is Barry Edgar, an all-rounder who acts on development, leasing and investment endeavours; he demonstrates particular expertise in transport-related projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Brian Hutcheson
Autres avocats clés:
Barry Edgar; Paul Haniford; Susan Gillon; Hannah Currie
Les références
‘Barry Edgar is very solution-driven and makes it his business to know our business.’
‘It’s the people that work in this team that make the difference. They have been excellent.’
‘Brian Hutcheson is attentive, intelligent, pragmatic and detailed in his approach.’
Principaux clients
M & G Real Estate
Marks & Spencer Plc
Redevco
Praxis Asset Management
Aberdeen Standard
Peel Retail Developments Limited
Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
The Student Hotel
Inmark Asset Management Co. Limited
Sigma Capital
Sainsburys
Royal Mail
Frasers Group
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting M&G Real Estate with their £20m sale to CEG of the landmark Glasgow scheme named the Grid on Cadogan Street.
- Acted for Frasers Group in the disposal of two retail parks in Glasgow and Aberdeen as part of a UK-wide retail park portfolio disposal, with a value of around £205m.
- Advice to Pale Blue Dot Energy Limited, the lead developer of the Acorn project designed to combat climate change.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Morton Fraser MacRoberts‘ real estate and infrastructure practice (the result of the late-2023 merger between Morton Fraser and MacRoberts LLP) draws from the firm’s wider construction, planning, banking and finance, corporate and litigation expertise to support on development, investment, finance, management and property insolvency endeavours. The team has a wealth of experience across the retail, leisure, office, student accommodation, and BTR fields. In addition, industrial and care assets are also expertly handled, owing to the knowledge of Chris McLeish. Practice head Michael Ramsay is a regular advisor to developers, corporate occupiers, investors and funders. Following the merger, Gillian Campbell, Kelsey Gibson, Douglas Lamb and Lisa Frost are also key members of the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Ramsay
Autres avocats clés:
Chris McLeish; Amy Entwistle; Alan Stewart; Suzanne Hardie; Gillian Campbell; Kelsey Gibson; Douglas Lamb; Lisa Frost; David McGuire; John McQuillan; Nicole Cook; Mark Quinn
Les références
‘The team are exceptional. Their attention to detail, speed of response and commitment is second to none. A very high-quality service at a very reasonable cost.’
‘Chris McLeish gives me a level of service that would be extremely hard to beat.
‘Chris McLeish is a very hard-working and diligent advisor.’
Principaux clients
Chancerygate
Diageo
BAM Properties
Phoenix Capital
Tesco
Urban Logistics
Charterhouse Investments
Places for People
Patrizia
Corran Properties
Principaux dossiers
- Advised BAM Properties on various leases at the eight-story grade A office development at Capital Square in Edinburgh.
- Advised Diageo Scotland on taking a lease of grade A office space at the Onyx Building in Glasgow.
- Advised Urban Logistics on the acquisition of various logistics assets across Scotland.
Anderson Strathern
Accredited commercial leasing specialist Anne McGregor heads Anderson Strathern‘s practice; she has considerable experience in development and investment projects and is a regular advisor to institutional landlords. Active across both the public and private sectors, the team is also home to Ruth Maclean, an established caterer to housebuilders, Deborah Lovell, a go-to in the sale and purchase of land for development, and the public sector-focused, Euan Mellor.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anne McGregor
Autres avocats clés:
Ruth Maclean; Deborah Lovell; Euan Mellor; Fiona McKinnon
Les références
‘A team with high commercial awareness and a willingness to walk us through options.’
‘Ruth Maclean is commercial, pragmatic, and able to explain outcomes and options to non-legal professionals.’
‘Anne McGregor is a committed, sharp and pragmatic lawyer.’
Principaux clients
Crown Estate Scotland
The Wakelyn Trust and associated company
Apex Hotels Limited
Edinburgh Napier University
Clyde Gateway Developments Limited
The Trustees of Sailors’ Society
CCG Ltd
Hy2go Limited
Braehead Shopping Centre
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Crown Estate Scotland on Scotwind Option Agreements netting £750m in option fees and £1bn in inward investment in clean energy in Scotland.
- Advising Braehead Shopping Centre on all matters relating to its multi-let shopping centre and retail park.
Davidson Chalmers Stewart
At Davidson Chalmers Stewart, the workload comprises development, investment and commercial leasing mandates; the group have observed a notable uptick in work pertaining to the housebuilding and healthcare sectors. With the experienced Andrew Chalmers at the helm, the team counts UK and international investment funds, developers and leisure operators to its client roster. Gavin Maclean is noted for his expertise in the fields of retail and leisure, while Bruce Lancaster‘s capabilities further encompass forward funding agreements. Andy Tyler joined as partner coming from Burness Paull LLP in August 2023.
Les références
‘The commercial property team are incredibly supportive. I always get the right advice and with no ambiguity.’
‘I have found them to offer a personable service, providing partner level support which has allowed our business to deal with situations in an efficient and professional manner.’
‘Andrew Chalmers and Gavin McLean are very hands on. I have no hesitation in recommending the team and look forward to many more years successfully delivering projects together.’
Principaux clients
Chris Stewart Group
Muir Group
Peel Group
Suez Group
Tartan Leisure Limited
Thermo Fisher Inc
Law Society of Scotland
Black Sheep Coffee
Computacentre plc
Balhousie Care Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Acalis Care/Selba Care Limited on the acquisition of the entire portfolio of Balhousie Care Limited (24 nursing/care homes).
- Advised Tartan Leisure Limited on the £60m site acquisition at Ratho (Edinburgh) for an artificial surf park.
- Advised Clyde Munro Dental Group on acquiring 10 dental practices in 12 months.
DWF
At DWF, team co-head Kevin McGlone is accomplished in respect of hotel, leisure, healthcare and student accommodation assets, acting across leasing, finance, transactional and development matters. Fellow co-head David Ratter has considerable experience in strategic land development, investment and regeneration endeavours, while Geoff Stansfield is noted for his specialism in asset management, funding and cross-border portfolio matters. As a whole, the practice leverages the firm’s broader planning, construction, banking, finance, corporate and tax expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kevin McGlone; David Ratter
Autres avocats clés:
Geoff Stansfield; Ferga McKay; Ashleigh Farrell
Principaux clients
Aberdeen City Council
Marks & Spencers
RBS/Natwest
Swan Real Estate plc
Lanark Student Living
Alvarium
Hallam Land Management
Unity Trust Bank
Cove Communities
Dreamer Hotel Group
Seacare Hospitality Group
Ambassador Group
AR
Mileway
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Cove Corporate Investments Ltd on the acquisition from KA & R Campbell Holdings Limited consisting of 11 major holiday park assets.
- Advising Swan Real Estate on a finance deal which included the purchase of a large multi-use development site in Ayr to include 750 dwelling houses and ranking agreements.
- Advising Hallam Land Management on the negotiation of a promotion agreement for a residential development (80 acres) in Goodtrees Balerno in Edinburgh.
Gillespie Macandrew LLP
Gillespie Macandrew LLP caters to a broad client roster which includes retailers, leisure outfits, occupiers, developers, lenders and housebuilders, with residential development expert Harry Smith serving as the main point of contact within the latter space. Team head Kenny Irons‘ expertise spans development, investment and leasing mandates; he has also garnered extensive exposure to cross-border transactions, an area in which landlords also further instruct all-rounder Gregor Peebles. Andrew Leslie was promoted to legal director in March 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kenneth Irons
Autres avocats clés:
Gregor Peebles; Harry Smith; Andrew Leslie
Les références
‘Proactive problem solvers with a wealth of experience.’
‘Standout individuals are Harry Smith and Andrew Leslie.’
‘I’ve always been able to rely on the team for pragmatic and resourced advice across the spectrum of real estate and associated disciplines.’
Principaux clients
Assetz Capital
Binn Group Limited
Bellway Homes Limited
Westerleigh Group Limited
Majestic (Belford) Limited
Robertson Partnership Homes Limited
Likewise Group PLC
Valen Veil UK Limited
Watches of Switzerland PLC
Principaux dossiers
Lindsays
Lindsays is geared to support across a breadth of investment, occupier, development, finance and transactional matters. The team counts a number of well-known retailers among its client roster and has observed a notable uptick in work stemming from the healthcare sector, an area in which Kenny Gray excels alongside office and hotel-related transactions. Practice head Derek Nash is an established name in both the Scottish and London markets.
Responsables de la pratique:
Derek Nash
Autres avocats clés:
Kenny Gray; Dawn Anderson; Darren Lightfoot
Les références
‘Personable and well-resourced team.’
‘Extensive experience in handling pharmacy-related transactions.’
‘I often refer clients to Kenny Gray due to his quality of work and experience in handling pharmacy-related transactions.’
Principaux clients
Assetz SME Capital Limited
Waterstones Booksellers Limited
Smyths Toys UK Limited
Grafton Group plc
EG Group
LF UK Office SCI
RRH Finance Limited
Well Pharmacies
Royal National Institute of Blind People
Chase de Vere IFA Group Plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Assetz SME Capital Limited on a development finance loan for a property developer.
- Advised Souter Hotels Limited on the purchase of The Castlebay Hotel on the island of Barra.
Shoosmiths
Residential and commercial development expert Janette Speed heads Shoosmiths‘ practice, which boasts a number of living sector, retail and leisure clients to its roster. Elsewhere, the group’s expertise spans corporate occupier, finance and investment mandates, with Glasgow office head Barry McKeown noted for his housebuilding sector specialism. Notable additions to the team include Lyndsey O’Connor from Dentons in February 2022, and Ian McCann from CMS in April 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Janette Speed
Autres avocats clés:
Barry McKeown; Robin Mitchell; Sheelagh Cooley; Lauren Miller; Lyndsey O’Connor; Gillian Ralph; John Dunlop; Ian McCann
Les références
‘Highly skilled professional team with a tailored personal touch.’
‘Barry McKeown has exceptional commercial knowledge with a professional attitude to finding solutions and getting deals done. A real pleasure to work with.’
‘Offers a multidisciplined approach across the housebuilding sector from initial offer and contract to land acquisition and planning advice.’
Principaux clients
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
Leftfield Capital
Lush Retail Limited
Screwfix Direct Limited
Watkin Property Ventures Investments Limited
Bellway Homes Limited
Housing Growth Partnership
Newtide Investments Limited
Robertson Residential Group
Robertson Properties Limited
Lovell Partnerships Limited
MacTaggart & Mickel Homes Limited
Glasgow City Council
Persimmon Homes Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lush on the acquisition of a new flagship store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow.
- Advised Bellway Homes on the £23.7m acquisition of a site for residential development at Auchendinny in Midlothian.
- Advised Taylor Wimpey on the acquisition of two areas of ground at Winchburgh for the development of 190 new homes.
Aberdein Considine
Aberdein Considine‘s broad expertise spans investment, development, regeneration, asset management, insolvency and finance affairs with recent work spanning the food and drink, retail, leisure, hospitality and housebuilding sectors. Team head Paul Jennings‘ personal practice often sees him handling sales, acquisitions and lettings at commercial offices, while David Orr is noted for his knowledge of retail and industrial assets in finance and transactional matters. In a notable change, Chris Richardson joined from Anderson Strathern in November 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Jennings
Autres avocats clés:
Chris Richardson; David Orr
Les références
‘The most commercially minded practice that I work with.’
‘Paul Jennings is a businessman first and a lawyer second – and that still makes him the best lawyer I deal with.’
‘Paul Jennings is the standout solicitor in Scotland – a true team player who integrates himself with us as client, the agents we are working with, and the technical team that give us the other advice on each deal.’
Principaux clients
Westerwood Group of Companies
Greggs Plc
ROX
Victoria Square Woking Limited
Woking Borough Council
Specialist Computer Centres plc
Kiko Milano
Bute Yard Limited
Edinburgh Construction Limited
FirstStage Studios Limited
Deans Civil Engineering Limited
Jedderfield Limited
Buck’s Bar Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Victoria Square Woking Limited on the redevelopment of Woking town centre.
- Advised Westerwood Group on the acquisition of 83 Buchanan Street in Glasgow.
- Advised ROX on the acquisition of a flagship store at Battersea Power Station.
BTO Solicitors LLP
BTO Solicitors LLP operates across a wealth of assets, including retail, housebuilder, renewables, social housing, hotel and leisure sites, with Graeme Kelly serving as an essential contact in the latter space. Practice head Jane Steel is well-versed in investment affairs, although the team’s wider capabilities span development, finance, and estate management and diversification matters. Other recommended individuals include firm chairman David Gibson, an expert in matters with a corporate crossover, and Scott Buchan, whose recent work includes BTR projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jane Steel
Autres avocats clés:
David Gibson; Scott Buchan; Graeme Kelly; Peter Graham
Les références
‘They know their clients’ needs and provide comprehensive advice.’
‘Scott Buchan knows how to use a telephone unlike many solicitors nowadays.’
‘All communication is clear and timely which has given me the confidence and assurance that BTO are providing a reliable service. The people that I have dealt with are knowledgeable and eager.’
Principaux clients
The Scottish Football Association
M7 Real Estate Limited
Scott Group
Standard Real Estate Ltd
Wirefox Management Limited
Panacea (Scotland) Limited
Kinross Estates limited
Martin Property Group
Inside Land Group
Bright Stars Nurseries Limited
Mar Estates Limited
Stena Line Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Mactaggart & Mickel on the sale of a housebuilding and timber frame business.
- Advising Largo Leisure Limited on the disposal of four holiday parks.
- Advising Bright Stars Nurseries Limited on its acquisition of a series of well-known children’s nurseries in Scotland.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland directs particular emphasis towards development, investment, corporate occupier and finance work, though also has a strong track record in leasing and portfolio management affairs. Drawing on his dual qualification in England and Scotland, team head Steven Dick handles an abundance of development deals; his practice places particular focus on the energy transition.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steven Dick
Autres avocats clés:
Christine Barnsley; Fiona Linklater; Alisdair Jamieson
Les références
‘Knowledgeable and quick to respond.’
Principaux clients
Legal & General
Aviva
Microsoft
Gresham House Plc
Wm Morrison
Northland Power
Goodstone Living
EDF Energy
Lloyds Banking Group
Precis Capital
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
Industria Resources
Next Plc
Mitchells & Butlers Retail Limited
National Grid
Technip FMC
CVS UK Limited
UK Finance Limited
GlaxoSmithKline Plc
EVH Finance Limited
Elite Partners Capital
Roxy Leisure
Principaux dossiers
gunnercooke LLP
Helmed by Simon Etchells, an expert in development and investment affairs, gunnercooke LLP is well-placed to handle student accommodation, retail, leisure, office and restaurant assets. Etchells and the group often draw on the firm’s wider banking, finance, construction, corporate and litigation expertise. Having joined the firm from Dentons in March 2022, Rachel Dunn leverages her dual qualification in England and Scotland to support on the Scottish aspects of national and international deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Etchells
Autres avocats clés:
Rachel Dunn
Les références
‘A team that is quick to respond to requests and make sure you are aware if there are problems which might delay the process.’
‘Simon Etchells and Rachel Dunn are highly recommended.’
‘An assembly of like-minded and thoroughly professional people who provide a personal service across all specialties.’
Principaux clients
Industry Wide Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Trustees
Farm and Pet Place Limited
LFR Leisure Limited t/a Pizza Punks
Valencia Waste Management Limited
Robinson Webster Holdings Limited
Smart Green Shipping Alliance Limited
Renfin International Group of Companies
H2O Power Limited
Koehler Renewable Energy UK Limited
Landmark Power Holdings Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Evelyn Partners on the purchase of a Grade A office letting in Glasgow (177 Bothwell Street).
- Assisting Laing with office leases.
- Assisting Smart Green Shipping with securing a full testing site for the installation of FastRig.
Harper Macleod LLP
Often instructed to assist with development, investment, finance and leasing matters, Harper Macleod LLP is active across a number of real estate assets, including residential, retail, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and telecoms sites. John Meehan heads the practice, which also includes David Bell and Chris Noble, both of whom are accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as specialists in commercial leasing law.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Meehan
Autres avocats clés:
David Bell; Chris Noble; Caroline Summers; Jenna McLean
Les références
‘Where necessary the team offers alternative solutions to complex issues which has added additional value to client assets.’
‘John Meehan has always provided excellent advice and is generally very reactive and willing to offer up solutions where necessary.’
‘In depth knowledge and experience.’
Principaux clients
BNP Paribas
City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP
ABF plc
Scotia Homes
ABRDN
CBRE Investment Management
James Keiller Property Holdings
JD Sports Fashion Plc
Halfords Plc
Caffé Nero
Glenmorangie/LVMH Group
Queensway Group
Card Factory
Persimmon Homes plc
Clyde Munro Dental
Derwent Manor Ventures
Cityfibre Limited
Independent Vet Care Limited
OakNorth Bank Plc
Coach
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Queensway Group on the Scottish elements of the £420m sale of their majority shareholding in Raag Hotels Limited involving hotel sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
- Advising James Keiller Group on the acquisition and development of a new retail park near Aberdeen comprising in excess of 70,000 square feet.
- Advising clients of CBRE Investment Management on the sale of properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paisley with a total deal value in excess of £12m.
TLT
TLT‘s team head Brian Armour specialises in landlord and tenant work, as well as transactional and development matters; he also has experience handling retail sites, offices, factories and owner-occupied commercial premises. The practice is also home to Howard Beach, who is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Commercial Leasing Law. Other recommended individuals include Donna Strong, an expert in the retail and leisure sectors, and Andrew McCowan, reputed for his leasing, development and investment work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Brian Armour
Autres avocats clés:
Howard Beach; Donna Strong; Andrew McCowan
Les références
‘Their focus and experience guided me through the legal procedures that were required for the business.’
‘Donna Strong gave us a positive and encouraging experience, easing us through the processes.’
‘Having recently expanded the remit of legal work required, I was pleased to discover there is a real strength in depth at the firm.’
Principaux clients
Tui
Nationwide Building Society
Santander plc
Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited
Q-Park
Tapi Carpets and Floors
Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited
Tim Hortons
Ashfield Land
Don McNamaras Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted PREM Group with the purchase of 74 serviced apartments in 4 adjacent blocks with related car parking.
- Advised Danobe Securities on the acquisition of a multi-let office development in a business park near Glasgow.
- Advised Land and Beyond Ltd on the purchase of a Glasgow office pavilion by way of a sale-and-leaseback transaction in a first venture into Scotland for the Israeli client.
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP‘s broad workload spans development, acquisition, sale, portfolio and leasing matters. The practice is a go-to for distillery and brewery clients in the Highlands, though is also well-placed to handle retail, healthcare, renewables, leisure and hospitality assets elsewhere. Among the team are practice head Michael Dewar, a regular advisor to owners in office park and industrial developments, and Joanne Ockrim, an expert in leasing, secured lending and investment endeavours.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Dewar
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Adams; Andy McFarlane; Joanne Ockrim
Les références
‘Commercial, hardworking and friendly team.’
‘Client care is very important to them.’
‘Andy McFarlane is a commercial and approachable negotiator who spends a lot of time with clients.’
Principaux clients
The Prudential Assurance Company Ltd
Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd
Lovat Highland Estates Ltd
RWE Renewables UK Swindon
S. M. Bayne & Company Ltd
Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre Ltd
GAP Group Ltd
Lotus Group Ltd
Mellness Crofters Estate Ltd
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Gap Group Properties Limited on the purchase of Citypoint Building (Glasgow).
- Advised M&G Property Portfolio and M & G UK Property Limited Partnership on the disposal of 2 multi-let industrial sites in Aberdeen.
- Advised Melness Crofters Estate on the establishment of Sutherland Space Hub for vertical satellite launches.
Bellwether Green
Bellwether Green's real estate team is led from Glasgow by firm co-founder John Bingham; he works alongside Steven Templeton. Together, the duo handle transactions, refinancings and lettings, acting for a roster of clients which includes major property groups, banks, professional services firms and other well-known corporates.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Bingham
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Templeton
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Vertu Motors on the Scots law aspects of the refinancing of parts of the estate in the acquisition of Helston Garages Group; total gross consideration for the transaction is £182m.
- Advised Belgate Group on the purchase of the Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk, with subsequent new lettings to Sky, Quiz, Card Factory and River Island.
- Advised Creative Scotland on all property work in relation to the letting of a 160,000 sq. ft film studio.
Blackadders LLP
Key strengths of Blackadders LLP include development, investment, sale, acquisition, leasing and portfolio management matters, with an increasing number of instructions stemming from the retail and leisure sectors. Fraser Hardie left the firm in March 2023 and subsequently took on an in-house role at CalaChem, and Azeem Arshad departed for Spencer West in August 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emma Gray
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Yule
Principaux clients
AG Restaurants Ltd
DS Group
A & J Stephen
Morris Leslie Group
BMI Healthcare
Hays Travel
Curtis Banks
James Hay Pension Trustees
Coffeepots
Principaux dossiers
- Providing the Bank of Middle East with Scottish property advice and dealing with various standard securities.
- Advising Cumberland Building Society on numerous security transactions in properties across Scotland.
- Acting for DS Group in a number of high value acquisitions across Scotland.
Thorntons
Thorntons caters to a mixture of clients from the education, social housing, retail and healthcare sectors. Gary Thomas‘ extensive experience spans acquisitions, disposals and fund work, while Ian Fraser is noted for his leasing expertise. Aimee Gibbons is also recommended for her involvement in investment, development and portfolio management affairs.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ewan Miller; Janet McIntyre
Autres avocats clés:
Ian Fraser; Gary Thomas; Hugo Allan; Aimee Gibbons
Les références
‘Thorntons’ continued professionalism has been greatly appreciated in assisting with and completing some exceptionally complicated property transactions.’
‘The support and expertise of Ian Fraser and the wider team has been invaluable.’
‘Ian Fraser is knowledgeable, experienced, and pragmatic, which is often demonstrated and helps when negotiating difficult transactions.’
Principaux clients
Bauer Radio Limited
Forager Pubs Limited
Newbridge Warehouse 1 Limited
Messrs K & D Henderson
University of Stirling
Culross Property Partnership LLP
Robert Adam & Sons
Shed5 Limited
Eddy’s Food Station
Scotch Whisky Investments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bauer Radio Limited in the lease of a new office and broadcasting studio in St James Quarter (Edinburgh).
- Advised Robert Adam and Sons on the sale to Taylor Wimpey of a large housing development site comprising over 900 housing units.
- Advising Scotch Whisky Trading House (Scotch Whisky investments) on the acquisition of a marque site for their proposed global headquarters in Fife.
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Drawing on its presence across Scotland and throughout the UK, the team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is well-versed in leasing, transactional, development and finance affairs; it also demonstrates particular expertise across energy, retail and office assets. Paul Mason is a key point of contact and counts finance and energy-related endeavours among his core strengths.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Mason; John Ralph
Autres avocats clés:
Clare Lamond; Ewelina Kurek; Gillian Buchanan; Lucy Chambers
Principaux clients
Renewable Energy Systems Limited
Statkraft UK Limited
Airwave Solutions Limited
Lloyds Banking Group
Ministry of Justice
Post Office Limited
Smartsheet UK Limited
Carpetright plc
Superdrug Stores plc
Savers Health and Beauty
The Perfume Shop
Greggs plc
Holland & Barrett Retail Limited
Kans and Kandy Investments
Caretech / Spark of Genius
Relendex Security Trustees Limited
Augean PLC
Shell UK
Hilltop Credit Partners
Noriker Power
Oche UK
Tuli Group
Black Sheep Coffee
Triodos Bank
Beer 52
Bird & Blend Tea
Hermes
Tower Pension Trustees
Hilltop Credit Partners Limited
Shell International
Vattenfall Wind Power
Savitri Holdings
KFC
Caretech Community Services
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Ann Summers in the lease of Unit 9, Level 3, Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.
- Advising Holland & Barrett on its lease of its new flagship Edinburgh store.
- Acted for Hermes in the lease of a property on Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate.