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Harper Macleod LLP

Real Estate Litigation

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Harper Macleod LLP

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Provided by Harper Macleod LLP

We regularly advise clients in relation to real estate litigations, including commercial and residential tenancies, boundary disputes, dilapidations, breaches of missives, crofting disputes and statutory appeals.

Our team has extensive experience and expertise in this area, and has represented clients across all levels of civil court in Scotland, including the Sheriff Courts, Court of Session, Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland. We also have experience in alternative dispute resolution measures, including arbitration and mediation, in relation to real estate matters. 

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Harper Macleod offers notable expertise in dilapidations claims, as well as other landlord and tenant matters. The team is experienced in handling disputes for public bodies, institutional landlords and corporate occupiers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod advised Glasgow City Council on proceedings against a group of Travelling Showpeople occupying a site in Govan owned by the council. The client wishes to recover the site for a £23 million project to rejuvenate Govan.

Strengths

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  • They are very professional and have a tremendous cache of knowledge in all fields. They also take a personal interest in the surrounding elements of our current troubles.

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  • Harper Macleod seems to have an expert in every imaginable field, and all are readily available. I rarely have to wait for a response.

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  • The practice's breadth is a major strength. They handle everything from local court disputes to multimillion-pound cases and groundbreaking appeals. One side of the practice strengthens the other.

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  • Harper Macleod's excellent lawyers are proven to be able to handle the very largest litigation. It's an excellent team running everything from the smallest to the most significant litigation.

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  • Throughout, they kept the appropriate person completely aware of ongoing work and did not confirm or agree any action until obtaining appropriate authorisation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Upton
    Andrew Upton

    Andrew Upton

    Andrew Upton is head of the dispute resolution department. He is active across a range of matters in the litigation sphere, offering expertise in dilapidations and loss of rent disputes relating to commercial leases.

    • Andrew Upton is a superb lawyer who does an excellent job for clients.

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    • He was responsive and commercial in our dealings.

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