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Brodies LLP

Real Estate

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Brodies LLP

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Our real estate practice comprises the largest and most diversified team of lawyers in the Scottish property market, with a broad client base benefiting from our expertise and involvement in many of the most significant transactions in our market. Immersed in the sector, we drive opportunities through close relationships with key industry players and our in-depth understanding of the real estate landscape. 

We advise on all aspects of real estate and work with landowners, public and private organisations (including many global corporates and funds) across all sectors, in both the urban and rural environment.

We are not just advisers to the real estate sector but active participants in the success and development of our industry. We play a leading role in shaping industry discussion by engagement with government and policy bodies such as the Scottish Property Federation, the Investment Property Forum, Scottish Land and Estates and Homes for Scotland. We consider it an important part of our role to represent our clients’ concerns with policy makers and to actively engage in public consultation on industry regulation.

With our sectoral focus, market leading experience and specialist team of lawyers, we have an unrivalled ability to deliver results for our real estate clients.

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Real Estate - Scotland

What the Team is Known For
Brodies has an outstanding real estate team advising a wide range of impressive clients on their investment transactions. The team has significant experience in development matters and has advised on some of the largest schemes in Scotland. It demonstrates expertise in the energy sector and regularly acts for sizeable leisure clients, as well as maintaining noteworthy strength in handling public sector projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies advised Starwood Capital on the £673 million acquisition of the Balanced Commercial Property Trust.

Strengths

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  • Brodies provide attention to detail along with speed and accuracy of delivery.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • Brodies always spot the best route forward.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are proactive, quickly identify the critical deal points and work solutions through in a constructive way.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The firm provides a very bespoke service, has a good ear to the market, and is incredibly reactive.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The quality of Brodies' work is first class and this, allied to their responsiveness, makes them an ideal partner to service their clients.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Johane Murray
    Johane Murray

    Johane Murray

    Johane Murray heads the real estate practice at Brodies and regularly advises major clients on sophisticated real estate transactions. She also assists with asset management in relation to large property portfolios.

    • Johane is unrivalled in the Scottish market. She is the best there is.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Johane is very commercial. She understands people as well as the law. She's very easy to get along with and is very capable.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Richard Whyte
    Richard Whyte

    Richard Whyte

    Richard Whyte is particularly active in advising institutional investors from both the UK and abroad, with strong experience in handling property acquisitions and disposals. He is also recommended for property portfolio management.

    • Richard manages the team well across many disciplines to a successful conclusion.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Richard displays exceptional speed and commercial clarity of thought.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Richard is an excellent lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Colin Morrison
    Colin Morrison

    Colin Morrison

    Colin Morrison is frequently enlisted by clients in the retail, hotel and leisure sectors to guide them through a range of complex real estate transactions.

    • Colin Morrison is extremely responsive and takes real care to provide the service that we expect.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Allan Cairns
    Allan Cairns

    Allan Cairns

    Allan Cairns acts for a broad range of clients and has a particular focus on investment and development work. He represents domestic and international investors in high-profile investment deals.

    • Allan provides exemplary service. He communicates clearly and most importantly provides high-quality commercially astute advice.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Allan is very helpful. He is excellent.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Chris McDaid
    Chris McDaid

    Chris McDaid

    Chris McDaid acts for a range of clients acquiring and disposing of properties in the industrial, office and retail sectors. He is also enlisted by clients for commercial leasing matters.

    • He is a very detailed and experienced commercial property solicitor.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Tracey Menzies
    Tracey Menzies

    Tracey Menzies

    Tracey Menzies offers clients the benefit of her significant experience in property law. She advises developers and landowners on land acquisition and development transactions in both the commercial and residential real estate markets.

    • Tracey's depth of knowledge is excellent. She keeps up to date on market trends.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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