Real Estate: up to £10 million
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
About
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:
- Acting for Mactaggart & Mickel with sale of housebuilding and timber frame business with deal value in excess £45M.
- Acting for Largo Leisure Limited in connection with disposal of Largo Leisure Limited owners for a deal value in excess of £20M.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BTO represented J&S Mackenzie in a disposal of a leisure and holiday resort by way of a strategic share sale to an overseas buyer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The BTO team is experienced and pragmatic."
"Everyone that has been introduced to us throughout the years at BTO has been professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
"The BTO team is experienced and pragmatic."
"Everyone that has been introduced to us throughout the years at BTO has been professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Buchan excels in a variety of commercial property work, including acquisitions and disposals. His clients include landowners, international developers, retail companies and property investors.
"Scott Buchan is very commercial. He sees the bigger picture for the client."
"He is good commercially and good to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Audrey Blair
Charles Eadie
David Gibson
Graeme Kelly
Jamie Murray
Jane Steel
Head of Department
Jennifer Whitelaw
Karen Brodie
Lesley Gray
Marieclaire Reid
Mark Colquhoun
Mark McEvinney
Nicolas McBride
Paul Greenhill
Peter Graham
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Bright Stars Nurseries Limited
Burger King
Costa
Inside Land Group
KFC
Kinross Estates limited
M7 Real Estate Limited
Mar Estates
Martin Property Group
Panacea (Scotland) Limited
Panacea (Scotland) Limited
Scott Group
Standard Real Estate Ltd
Starbucks
Stena Line Group
The Scottish Football Association
Wirefox Management Limited
Industries
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Charities
Commercial real estate
Development
Estates
Financial services
Food and drink
Hotels
Housebuilding
Industrial investment
Industrial logistics
Investment
Leisure and hospitality
Marine and Ports
Office investment
Property
Property Finance
Real Estate
Recycling
Renewable energy
Retail
Ship decommissioning
Social Housing
Travel