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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts has in-depth understanding of the sale and purchase of rural properties, lease matters and agricultural tenancies. The firm houses specialists who are adept at dealing with sporting rights, crofting matters and renewable energy projects. It covers associated aspects of rural property for clients, including next generation and tax planning.

Work Highlights

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts acted for the Scottish Wildlife Trust on the purchase of the Inverbroom highland estate.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Barclay
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Matthew Barclay
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Band 2

Matthew Barclay is adept at advising landowners, farmers, charities and rural businesses on agricultural and rural property issues. He is particularly highlighted for his experience in title matters, estate management and crofting law.

Matthew is highly knowledgeable, professional and hard-working, delivering great results for his clients. Working with Matthew has been an absolute pleasure and I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Coming from a rural background, Matthew's in-depth knowledge of the sector is invaluable.

Matthew Barclay is an excellent team lead. He is very personable and knowledgeable.

Gail Watt
Associates to watch

Gail Watt is a director at Morton Fraser MacRoberts who advises on rural transactions and estate matters.

Gail is very experienced and knowledgeable across the sector.

Gail Watt is brilliant and I would highly recommend her.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Matthew Barclay
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Matthew Barclay
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Band 2
Gail Watt
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Members

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Alistair Anderson

Gail Watt

Martin Minton

Matthew Barclay

Rowena Claxton

Clients

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Scottish Mines Restoration Trust

Scottish Wildlife Trust

South of Scotland Enterprise

The Scottish Ministers