UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individual
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
A skilled team, experienced in advising the private and public sectors on the full spectrum of property issues, with a solid reputation for handling challenging projects.
Stand out for expertise in servicing a spectrum of clients including: investors, developers, landlords, tenants, retailers, charities, housebuilders, leisure/licensed premises, ports, JVs and Public/private consortiums, energy companies, financial institutions, private partnerships and registered social landlords.
Niche specialsms: Thriving investment practice, centred on large private investment individuals and companies, including many large, reputable overseas investors; very busy retail practice advising on numerous sites for the biggest food and drink franchise companies; commercial and leisure projects for large rural estates which are diversifying; renewables - covering the full range of on shore technologies; property finance; private partnerships - acting for a number of significant overseas and UK based investors making use of limited partnerships and other innovative structures.
Membership of a global legal network, via Mackrell International, enables us to assist clients transacting business overseas and offering local expertise.
Recent work advising:
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The BTO Solicitors real estate team is regularly sought out to advise on development projects, including residential schemes, and is also able to handle property finance issues. Its clients include house builders, landowners, logistics companies and estate developers. The firm is active in the retail, charities, leisure and renewable energy sectors, among others.
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BTO Solicitors assisted Allan Water Homes with its strategic housing development site in Sauchie, Alloa, involving resolving title issues and the acquisition of the development site.
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The team provide excellent understanding and guidance. Their communication was timely and impactful.
The firm's communications and performance have always been excellent.
We appreciated BTO's responsiveness and understanding of our requirements.
BTO continue to strengthen their team.
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Scott is an excellent commercial property lawyer who communicates very well and delivers what clients need.
He is a very pragmatic, commercial operator. He is diligent and takes the time to understand who we are and how we operate.
Real Estate
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Audrey Blair
Mark Colquhoun
Lesley Gray
David Gibson
Mark McEvinney
Marieclaire Reid
Jamie Murray
Peter Graham
Karen Brodie
Nicolas McBride
Jennifer Whitelaw
Jane Steel
Head of Department
Graeme Kelly
Paul Greenhill
Charles Eadie
Scott Buchan
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