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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons advises corporate occupiers and institutional landlords on a variety of contentious matters. Lease renewals, break options and dilapidations cases are all handled by the team. The firm is recognised for its ability to advise on alternative dispute resolution and risk management.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons defended Network Rail in a claim for compensation before the Lands Tribunal for Scotland regarding the Millennium Hotel and the redevelopment of Queen Street Station.

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Philip Knight
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Philip Knight
2
Band 2

Philip Knight co-leads Scottish disputes at Dentons. He is recognised for his talents in complex property litigation, particularly relating to leases. He offers his expertise to a wide range of clients including national retailers and developers.

Philip is excellent. He's very commercially minded, and it's clear that clients like him.

Phil's been excellent to work with on tricky matters. He works really well with the team, giving them the legal position and then suggesting a way forward. He gives us a pragmatic, commercial answer.

Philip is a pleasure to deal with. He does proper letters of instruction. He is very experienced. He has good knowledge of court procedures. Philip is on top of the detail.

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Fiona MacGregor
3
Band 3
Fiona MacGregor's practice spans a wide range of issues including recovery of arrears, dilapidations, rent reviews, termination of leases and recovery of possession, among others. She also regularly advises clients on alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Fiona MacGregor is very professional and knowledgeable in her field.

Fiona is very commercial and very sensible. She is extremely straightforward, innovative and hard-working.

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Philip Knight
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Philip Knight
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Fiona MacGregor
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