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0131 228 3777Provided by Brodies LLP
We have the largest dedicated real estate litigation team in the Scottish market, with partner led teams in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and are consistently sought out for the biggest and most complex real estate litigation cases in Scotland.
We cover commercial clients and land and rural businesses, acting across different sectors of the Scottish economy, including local authorities, house builders, high street retailers, supermarkets and property developers, as well as large, sophisticated real estate funds and property companies
We specialise in providing strategic advice to resolve matters before they end up in court. That can involve alternative dispute resolution including the use of arbitration, expert determination and mediation.
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Brodies advised HR 150 in defending a Court of Session action brought by Renfrewshire Council. The action regarded land held by the client in Paisley that the council intended to acquire in order to build a new road bridge.
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They do an excellent job in managing expectations and considering the approach to each situation. They have a very strong understanding of case law to support commercial arguments.
They genuinely care and provide the right level of support. They always provide the right touch when required.
Brodies are very practical at solving problems and not creating them. They're very good at handling complex instructions. They have a large and strong team and they always respond quickly.
Brodies are very commercially aware. The desired end result determines the advice offered. I feel they excel at handling complex and sophisticated matters.
They are responsive and quick to act on instructions. They present the position and options to resolve work on a cost-effective basis.
They do an excellent job in managing expectations and considering the approach to each situation. They have a very strong understanding of case law to support commercial arguments.
They genuinely care and provide the right level of support. They always provide the right touch when required.
Brodies are very practical at solving problems and not creating them. They're very good at handling complex instructions. They have a large and strong team and they always respond quickly.
Brodies are very commercially aware. The desired end result determines the advice offered. I feel they excel at handling complex and sophisticated matters.
They are responsive and quick to act on instructions. They present the position and options to resolve work on a cost-effective basis.
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Stephen Goldie is managing partner of Brodies. He is widely regarded as a market leader, acting on behalf of developers, estates and corporate investors in property litigation. He has experience in a range of work that includes contractual interpretation disputes and property portfolio issues.
What Stephen does not know is most likely not worth knowing.
Stephen Goldie is very personable.
Gareth Hale is an experienced litigator. His practice spans a wide range of property litigation matters, including lease terminations and dilapidations, in addition to providing assistance with arbitrations and mediations.
We have been very happy with the work Gareth has undertaken for us.
Gareth is really bright. He offers sensible and pragmatic advice that is really focused on our priorities.
Matthew Farrell is head of the department, and he is widely acclaimed for his commercial landlord and tenant practice. He is especially well versed in the handling of dilapidations, service charges and business rates disputes.
He balances excellent commercial awareness with fund objectives, which leads to consistent advice.
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Matthew has a very good way with people. He has the ability to explain the complex legal process in very easy-to-understand language. He's always thinking of the client's commercial interests.
He is proactive, and he has strong management and interpersonal skills on top of expertise in the field.
Matthew is the most commercially aware litigator I have worked with. He possesses very high levels of client and customer service skills.
I have a really high opinion of Matthew Farrell and the advice he's given.