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Terra Firma Chambers

Real Estate Litigation

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Terra Firma Chambers

Rankings

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Terra Firma Chambers has an experienced bench of silks and juniors. The stable offers expertise in a broad range of property law, including agriculture, infrastructure and commercial leasing matters. The advocates also bring experience in related areas of law, such as tax, professional negligence and licensing, to their property cases. A client comments: "I found Terra Firma Chambers to be extremely efficient. The set offers a comprehensive range of legal expertise." This year, the set worked on Aldi v Assessor for Borders, an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against failure to find a material change of circumstances when flood defence works were being undertaken in close proximity to an Aldi store.

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Strengths

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  • The service from Terra Firma Chambers is excellent. Practice manager Emma Caskie-Potter and her deputy clerks go above and beyond in assisting solicitors with instructions.

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  • The clerks are incredibly responsive and always able to help with recommendations of suitable counsel.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alasdair Burnet
    Alasdair Burnet

    Alasdair Burnet

    Alasdair Burnet KC is a well-known advocate acting in a wide variety of property disputes for developers and local authorities, among other clients. He is particularly commended for his appearances in judicial reviews and Lands Tribunal cases.

    • Alasdair Burnet is well respected in this field and he has strong knowledge with regards to roads law.

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  • Denis Garrity
    Denis Garrity

    Denis Garrity

    Denis Garrity is an experienced junior with expertise ranging across the full spectrum of property litigation, including damages, easements, and landlord and tenant disputes. His background as a property solicitor gives him a unique breadth of perspective.

    • Denis Garrity is a very strong junior counsel with particular expertise in dilapidations matters.

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    • Denis Garrity is a real expert in real estate litigation. He can advise on all aspects. He's definitely a junior to look out for.

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  • Ewen Brown
    Ewen Brown

    Ewen Brown

    Ewen Brown offers the benefit of his long experience as a litigation solicitor and is praised for his knowledge and expertise in traditional areas of property law, including title issues and damage claims. He is noted for his activity in the courts and Lands Tribunal.

    • Ewen is a solid and well-thought-of junior counsel for a wide range of real estate litigation.

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    • Ewen Brown is great for property work and very experienced.

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  • James Findlay
    James Findlay

    James Findlay

    James Findlay KC is a silk in both England and Scotland, and is recognised for his versatile property litigation practice. His work with public authorities and in planning, development and contracts is especially highly praised. He regularly appears before all levels of the court system, including the Lands Tribunal.

    • James is very well respected and knowledgeable across property litigation and planning matters.

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    • James Findlay is very sought after for planning matters.

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  • Kenneth Young
    Kenneth Young

    Kenneth Young

    Kenneth Young's growing practice sees him regularly instructed by solicitors in landlord and tenant disputes, judicial reviews and unlawful eviction matters. He is also a standing junior counsel to the Scottish Ministers and acts for them in both the UK and Scottish COVID-19 public inquiries.

    • Kenneth Young is very contactable, eloquent and competent on his feet.

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