Real Estate Litigation

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 Thompson is our first choice for complex and high-value real estate disputes. He is peerless."

"David Thomson is incredibly thorough and often our go-to for complex commercial property dispute work."

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 a go-to senior for complex real estate litigation. He is excellent to work with and very effective in court."

Kenneth McBrearty KC offers considerable strength in landlord and tenant disputes. His notable expertise encompasses dilapidations, lease issues and matters related to the Land Reform Act. He has appeared in numerous complex property matters in the Court of Session.

"Kenneth McBrearty is excellent on his feet."

David Massaro frequently appears before the Court of Session, the 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 a first-rate junior with extensive experience in property disputes."

"David Massaro is diligent and delivers excellent advice and effective advocacy. He has developed a strong reputation for real estate litigation."

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 Walker is an outstanding KC. Clients find him thoroughly engaging and are complimentary of the way in which he relays advice and his proactive approach. His advocacy skills are excellent."

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 provides excellent advice, and clients are consistently very positive about the way in which he handles cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to instruct."

"Mark Lindsay is excellent and my go-to senior counsel. He is vastly experienced in lots of areas, including commercial and property litigation."

Scott Manson acts for defenders and pursuers on a wide spectrum of property and real estate issues. He also has experience in contracts, damages, leases, and landlord and tenant disputes.

"Scott Manson is our first choice to go to. I can't speak highly enough of what he brings as an advocate. He's very strong on property disputes."

"Scott Manson is a first-class junior. He is excellent with clients and has a very accessible approach. He is hard-working and a pleasure to deal with."

Ross McClelland 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 is technically excellent and has the ear of the court."