Scotland boasts of highly skilled and truly exceptional lawyers in the field of real estate, with £10 million and above transactions. These are the lawyers who are deploying their profound knowledge, creative problem-solving abilities, and a wealth of professional experiences to navigate clients through high-value real estate transactions that drive their business growth and secure their business objectives. This article introduces you to ten of these exemplary practitioners.
They helm Scotland’s leading law firms, offering comprehensive legal services to national and international clientele–from private equity investors and corporate occupiers to individual investors. Their expertise spans a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisition and disposal, portfolio management, lease negotiations, real estate development, asset management, and real estate financing. And they navigate the complexities of these transactions with diligence, efficiency, and strategic acumen.
What gives these lawyers a distinctive edge over others is not just their technical proficiency or deep industry understanding, but a consistent commitment to the client’s success and a relentless pursuit of their best interests. Meet them:
Alison Newton
Firm: Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Alison Newton co-heads Addleshaw Goddard’s UK and international real estate team. Her responsibilities include advising private equity investors and corporate occupiers on acquisitions and leases, among other things. Newton has carved a niche in her industry with her expertise.
Russell Munro
Firm: Pinsent Masons LLP
Russell Munro focuses his practice on representing property investors in acquisitions and disposals of key assets. Further, his expertise extends to development matters, particularly in the private rental sector. As part of Pinsent Masons, Munro has been instrumental in some high-profile real estate transactions.
Johane Murray
Firm: Brodies LLP
Johane Murray, the leader of Brodies’ real estate practice, regularly advises clients on complex real estate transactions. She is well-known for her acumen in asset management in relation to large property portfolios.
Chris McDaid
Firm: Brodies LLP
Chris McDaid’s area of expertize is in the industrial, office, and retail sectors where he acts for clients acquiring and disposing of properties. He is significantly sought after for commercial leasing matters.
Chris McLeish
Firm: Morton Fraser
Chris McLeish has extensive knowledge in commercial property investment, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management. His inclusion in complex, high-profile transactions attests to this.
Neil Addis
Firm: Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Neil Addis advises clients ranging from alternative asset managers to care home operators on various facets of real estate investments. His scope of work includes everything from lease negotiations to acquisitions.
Paul Haniford
Firm: Dentons
Paul Haniford specializes in handling commercial real estate matters, including high-value investment acquisitions and disposals. Additionally, he has a strong footing in retail property and renewable energy projects.
Nick Scott
Firm: Brodies LLP
Nick Scott, managing partner of Brodies, is a highly respected real estate practitioner with years of experience. His contributions to the field of real estate law have been significant and immeasurable.
Ewan Alexander
Firm: Pinsent Masons LLP
Ewan Alexander, the head of Pinsent Masons’ Edinburgh office, handles a variety of real estate matters, including site acquisition and development of large residential and commercial projects.
Nicholas Naddell
Firm: Burness Paull
Nicholas Naddell has extensive experience assisting high-profile investors and corporate occupiers in managing commercial real estate deals. His additional skills include clients servicing in the hotels sector and in real estate financing.
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