LAWYER PROFILE
Robin Mitchell

Robin Mitchell

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

Practice Areas

Robin has particular expertise in landlord and tenant matters. He advises a number of local, national and international high street retailers and also a number of other occupiers, investors and developers. In recent years, Robin has also acted for a number of property companies in their acquisition and disposal of commercial property investments. Clients particularly appreciate Robin's ability to understand their business and goals and to apply this in providing pragmatic legal solutions.

His recent project experience includes:

advising a major occupier on the Scottish aspects of the re-organisation of a portfolio of properties valued at in excess of £380m;

representing a number of national high street retailer in all their acquisition, disposal and portfolio management matters in Scotland;

acting for the purchaser of a retail park in Central Scotland, and continuing to advise on estate management issues; and

representing a serviced office provided in acquisitions of space in some of Scotland's most high profile office developments.

Robin joined Shoosmiths as part of the merger with Archibald Campbell & Harley, whom he joined in 1998, becoming a partner in 2002.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Retail - Scotland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robin Mitchell is an experienced retail lawyer who represents both occupiers and landlords in a range of matters. His experience also extends to cover more complex conditional developments.

Real Estate - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robin Mitchell is recommended for his work on behalf of retail occupiers, regularly advising them on new and existing leases. He also works on planning and restructuring matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I enjoy working with Robin and always know a deal will happen quickly when he is involved.

    RetailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is a fantastic lawyer who is very experienced and knowledgeable and my go-to for anything real estate-based in Scotland. I couldn't speak more highly of Robin.

    RetailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He knows real estate inside and out; he knows it so well. He is probably one of the most highly skilled lawyers I have ever encountered.

    RetailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Robin Mitchell is always responsive and commercially astute.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Robin Mitchell is a pleasure to work with.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Robin's technical ability and commercial sense are real strengths.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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