Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Gillespie Macandrew is a market-leading team that is adept at handling the technical requirements of complex rural land and business legal issues, including agricultural holdings, land registration, leasing and bank security work. It is respected for the breadth of its expertise in complicated farm and forestry transactions. The firm also advises on renewable energy projects, sporting rights and crofting matters.
Strengths
"Gillespie Macandrew have a very capable team. They have a good mix of personnel within the team and are able to call on other specialists within the firm."
"Gillespie Macandrew are knowledgeable and professional, with a strong team of trusted individuals. I would never hesitate to recommend them."
"Gillespie Macandrew's detailed understanding, quick grasp of complex issues and ability to communicate are outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Scott-Dempster acts for significant private and institutional rural landowning clients. He acts on a range of issues including the sale of estates and leasing matters. "Robert is a hugely knowledgeable and skilled solicitor who is highly respected in the rural sector. One of the best rural solicitors in Scotland." "Robert is excellent in every respect." "Robert is a brilliant lawyer with great knowledge in his field. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
Alan White has strong expertise in rural property transactions, including agricultural holdings, renewable energy, sporting rights, crofting and community rights to buy. "Alan is very able and good to deal with." "Alan is a good all-rounder on rural property matters."
Fraser Leslie is experienced in acting for landowners and developers in relation to onshore renewables projects. He frequently helps in drafting option agreements and leases, and with related land issues and property matters. "Fraser is a complete pleasure to work with and has an amazing attention to detail." "Fraser is exceptional."
