About

Provided by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Our UK wide real estate practice comprises 23 partners, 52 lawyers and is consistently recognised as a market leader by the leading independent legal directories. Our expert team of lawyers is supported by specialists in planning, construction, property litigation, corporate, finance, tax and restructuring.

We act for a diverse client base including property companies, real estate funds, developers, housebuilders, retailers, energy companies, high net worth individuals, pension funds, investment trusts, retail and investment banks, professional practices and universities.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - Scotland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn offers high-quality advice to a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, house builders and developers. The team handles a range of transactional matters for well-known investors, as well as assisting them with ongoing asset management. The team also handles property work for a number of household-name retailers.

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Hall
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Band 2

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.

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David Mitchell
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Band 2

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.

3
Scott Ritchie
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Band 3
Scott Ritchie has a strong commercial real estate practice with experience acting on high-level investment acquisitions and disposals. He also assists with development matters, including student accommodation and infrastructure projects.

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.

5
Caroline Shand
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Band 5

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Scotland

Real Estate

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Andrew Hall
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Band 2
2
David Mitchell
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Band 2
3
Scott Ritchie
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Band 3
5
Caroline Shand
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Band 5

Members

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Andrew Hall

Head of Department

Anthony McEwan

Caroline Shand

Colin Robertson

David Mitchell

Head of Department

Elaine Todd

George McKinlay

John Elder

John Gallacher

Judith Stephenson

Michael Henderson

Mike Anderson

Paul Donald