Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Real Estate: £10 million and above - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The team have comprehensive expertise covering wide-ranging services covering everything we would ever need. They have a strong integrated approach with other specialists.
We are always impressed by the knowledge across the team. They have a strong commercial understanding.
Shepherd and Wedderburn are always fully engaged, providing novel solutions to complex issues. They include the client's thinking in customer-facing contract negotiations.
They have a friendly and approachable team with a high level of skill and attention to detail.
The partners have a wealth of experience and longevity in the business. They are supported an excellent back-up team of solicitors.
Work Highlights
Shepherd and Wedderburn advised a Lone Star fund on its acquisition and financing of the share capital of Union Square Developments. Following the acquisition, the team has been retained by Lone Star to advise on the asset management of the centre.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Hall is renowned for his experience in commercial and residential property development, representing both landowners and house builders.
Andrew is completely reliable, and his knowledge of the wider property market is the best.
Andrew is extremely reliable and competent. He provides legal advice which is tailored to the commercial environment it relates to.
Andrew has been an invaluable asset, demonstrating exceptional expertise and leadership to help us navigate through complex legal structures.
David Mitchell has a commercial property practice that encompasses both development and investment work for an impressive blue-chip client base. He has notable experience in matters relating to retail and leisure-related property.
David Mitchell provides a common-sense approach.
Scott made the transaction so smooth. He's very responsive, very clear and good at finding pragmatic solutions.
Scott is incredibly proactive, diligent and commercial. He has a thorough and balanced approach to drafting and negotiation.
Caroline Shand has particular expertise in institutional investment, commercial development and property finance-related work. She assists a range of investors and lenders, handling some cross-border portfolio investment and finance matters on the Scottish side.
Caroline is someone who is good to deal with.