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Axiom Advocates

Real Estate Litigation

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Members of Axiom Advocates offer expertise in multiple areas, including real estate disputes touching on professional negligence and construction. They act for landlords, tenants and developers, as well as local authorities, and appear before courts of all levels. Significant work during this year includes Ayr Waste Management Limited v Enva Scotland, a high-value claim concerning the deposit of hazardous waste in a landfill site. Sources describe Axiom Advocates as "undoubtedly the leading stable in this area", with "most of the leading silks in this area and strong juniors".

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Strengths

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  • The clerking team are always available and very responsive.

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  • The clerks are excellent and go above and beyond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Thomson
    David Thomson

    David Thomson

    David Thomson KC is a go-to advocate who demonstrates notable strength in restructuring and insolvency-related property matters as well as lease issues. His expansive practice also encompasses tax, insolvency, company and professional negligence law.

    • David has expertise across an impressive range of areas.

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    • David Thomson is one of the best advocates on his feet at the Scottish Bar.

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  • Jonathan Barne
    Jonathan Barne

    Jonathan Barne

    Jonathan Barne KC is highly sought after for his expertise in professional negligence-related matters and construction cases. He is an experienced representative of local authorities in real estate disputes and routinely advises on statutory repairs matters. He also has strength in dilapidation claims and lease-related disputes.

    • Jonathan Barne is probably the most credible senior counsel in this area. He is always very good with clients.

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  • Mark Lindsay
    Mark Lindsay

    Mark Lindsay

    Mark Lindsay KC has built a strong reputation across a number of areas and brings his versatility to his real estate disputes practice. His work includes cases concerning damages, compensation and lease disputes, among numerous other matters.

    • Mark Lindsay takes great care in delivering advice that is clear and thorough. His attention to detail is excellent, as are his organisational skills.

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    • Mark is a very safe pair of hands and very helpful to have in your corner.

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  • David Massaro
    David Massaro

    David Massaro

    David Massaro frequently appears before the Court of Session, Sheriff Court and Sheriff Appeal Court in a wide range of property and contract disputes, in addition to construction and professional negligence cases. He is a standing junior to the UK government.

    • David Massaro is incredibly knowledgeable and has very good advocacy skills.

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  • Gavin Walker
    Gavin Walker

    Gavin Walker

    Gavin Walker KC acts in a wide range of high-value property disputes as part of a broad commercial practice. He acts for commercial landlords and tenants and utility companies, among others.

    • Gavin is great on his feet in hearings, really into the detail and propels the case forward.

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    • Gavin Walker is very good at considering the wider commercial aspects in a case.

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  • Ross McClelland
    Ross McClelland

    Ross McClelland

    Ross McClelland KC is recognised for his extraordinary strength in litigating commercial cases. He appears in a wide range of property-related cases including ownership matters, overage agreements and professional negligence claims.

    • Ross McClelland can be trusted to go the extra mile.

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    • Ross McClelland is fantastic on his feet.

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