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Real Estate Litigation

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland (Bar)

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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, in their property cases. An interviewee states: "Terra Firma's advocates consistently provide support on complex property matters." This year the set has worked on Sheriff v O'Rouke, an action to remove the occupier of a property after a proposed sale fell through.

Strengths

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The clerks are always very friendly, quick to respond and helpful. They are quickly able to suggest a range of advocates who might suit our particular dispute.

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Emma Caskie-Potter, practice manager, and the team are very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Denis Garrity
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Band 1

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 certainly someone you go to for commercial property work.

Dennis Garrity is very personable and easy to work with.

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Alasdair Burnet
2
Band 2

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 understands the commercial aspects.

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Ewen Brown
2
Band 2

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 Brown puts forward robust positions, and clients appreciate his vast knowledge and experience.

Ewen Brown is very strong on property disputes and there's nothing commercially we wouldn't send in his direction.

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James Findlay
2
Band 2

James Findlay KC is a KC 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's skill and expertise is matched by an amazing ability to handle lots of complicated cases at the same time and never miss a deadline.

James is excellent. He is always on top of his brief and very experienced. He fills clients with confidence.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Scotland (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation
2
Alasdair Burnet KC
2
Band 2
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James Findlay KC
2
Band 2
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Juniors

Scotland (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation
1
Denis Garrity
1
Band 1
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Ewen Brown
2
Band 2
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