Our experienced Real Estate team represents blue-chip clients in high-profile transactions across all sectors of private practice. We are also long-established advisors to most of Scotland's main public sector bodies. Our support extends to advising on UK-wide and international deals and matters. Additionally, we routinely assist English and international law firms in cross-border transactions.
Since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, Scottish legislators have embarked on a programme of community orientated land reform, with community ownership of property being a key priority. As a result of these changes, communities in Scotland now have fairly significant powers and rights to buy land, although to date these powers and rights have been put to limited use.
UK-listed REITs have had to adapt to shifting ground for some time. Brexit uncertainty, the long decline of retail property and the rapid rise of logistics and industrial assets have all reshaped the market. The latest challenge has been soaring interest rates, which pushed average discounts to NAV to around 24% in 2023 . Now, as economic conditions start to settle, there are early signs of a cautious recovery.
The Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy outlines plans to decarbonise buildings in line with climate targets. A key part of this is the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS), which requires new buildings to use low-carbon heating systems instead of oil or gas. Recent updates to the NBHS introduce greater flexibility for rural and island communities.
Both the UK and Scottish Governments are pushing forward the remediation of defective cladding on residential buildings. As part of that, both are introducing a Building Safety Levy on new residential developments in order to help fund that remediation where the cost would otherwise fall on the government and therefore the taxpayer.
We were engaged by MRP Land (a subsidary of McAleer & Rushe) for the acquisition of 60 Morrison Street, Edinburgh. MRP Land purchased the vacant office building from the Administrators of Odysseus Capital Management.
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Apex Hotels Limited is a luxury hotel group based in the United Kingdom. They operate eight luxury hotels across some of the most popular cities, including London, Bath, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow.
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Acting for BAM Properties Limited, and in partnership with Federated Hermes, in relation to in relation to a speculative office development at at Capital Square, Morrison Street, in the heart of the Exchange-Edinburgh's commercial district.
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New Clarendon House, on George Street in Edinburgh, is a Category C Listed property situated within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site and the New Town Conservation Area.
Read MoreWhilst we serve the entire Real Estate market, we've particular legal expertise in corporate occupiers, development, investment and retail, hospitality and leisure.
We offer integrated support across planning and environmental law, employment matters, construction projects, and litigation & dispute resolution.
Our firm is proud to maintain ISO accreditations that reflect our commitment to quality, information security, and continual improvement in all aspects of our legal services.
With a team of seventy, our legal offering is large enough to handle any real estate deal.
Alan regularly advises developers and operators on solar, battery storage, EV charging, and onshore wind projects, combining real estate expertise with deep sector insight.
John advises developers, asset managers, and occupiers on acquisitions and disposals across all major asset classes. He helps clients achieve their objectives efficiently and with confidence in complex real estate transactions.
Isobell specialises in resolving property and construction disputes, with expertise in planning and contractual matters. She supports real estate clients through complex legal challenges with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
He is very experienced in all sectors of commercial real estate law in Scotland acting for developers, corporate occupiers, investors and funders.
From our offices we serve the whole of Scotland, as well as clients around the world with interests in Scotland. Please complete the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.