Real Estate Litigation

Ampersand Advocates offers a strong bench of well-regarded advocates who are active across a broad range of real estate litigation topics. The set demonstrates strong expertise in areas of overlap between commercial and real estate disputes. Members are instructed at all levels from the Supreme Court down. This year, a highlight of the work the set carried out was Forthwell Limited v Pontegadea UK Ltd, a case in the Commercial Court regarding flood damage to a restaurant.

Alan Moffat is the senior clerk.

"Ampersand Advocates' clerks are excellent to deal with - responsive, friendly and efficient."

"The clerks are always available and willing to assist."

"The clerks are always willing to help, deal quickly with enquiries, are always happy to find counsel and are easy to deal with in putting court dates into counsel diaries."

Ross Anderson is highly regarded for his property practice and related expertise in commercial dispute resolution and tax law. He frequently undertakes advocacy in the Court of Session, the Sheriff Courts and tribunals. He is often called on to act in property development and agricultural land disputes. "Ross is one of the best juniors at the Scottish bar. He's a joy to work with and there is no case which is too complex for him."

Timothy Young has a growing reputation for his broad property practice and his expertise in related construction and commercial disputes. He also has experience in title issues and registration claims, tenancy and boundary disputes, and professional discipline matters. "Timothy Young is an excellent leading junior and operates at the very top of the junior Bar. He has experience of complex areas of corporate, property and commercial law which few can match." "Timothy Young is incredibly user-friendly, robust, very commercial and very good to work with."

Giles Reid regularly appears before the Court of Session and Sheriff Court and is instructed in cases relating to property, as well as commercial contracts, construction and professional negligence. He is well versed in rural property and cases relating to rights of servitude, dilapidation and title disputes. "Giles Reid is an outstanding junior who is equally adept at leading his own cases as he is when instructed with a senior. He's an exceptional talent." "Giles Reid is commercial and extremely amendable. He has a huge knowledge of property matters." "Giles's advocacy skills are superb and he knows exactly how to pitch an argument."

Robert Howie KC maintains a versatile real estate practice and is praised particularly for his construction work. He also has extensive experience representing clients in contractual issues, restrictive covenant disputes and a wide range of other residential and commercial property litigation. "Robert Howie is a leading silk in the space."

Mark Boni is a impressive up-and-coming junior with a wide-ranging property practice. He is regularly sought to act in defect, servitude rights and possession disputes, among many others. "Mark provides an incredible level of service. He is responsive and very easy to work with."

Michael Way is an up-and-coming commercial and property barrister. He handles a range of contentious real estate matters including unlawful and fraudulent possession. He also acts in planning disputes. "Michael Way's advocacy skills are excellent. He is approachable, commercial, and able to grasp the most complex of legal issues. He is a rising star at the Scottish Bar."