Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Paul HanifordThorntons Law LLP
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Drew Wallace DLA Piper Scotland LLP21 Years Ranked
Nicholas Naddell Burness Paull17 Years Ranked- Andrew HallShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- David MitchellShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Kenneth IronsGillespie Macandrew LLP
- Paul CarterCMS
Band 3
- Alastair Cowan Addleshaw Goddard LLP7 Years Ranked
Colin Morrison Brodies LLP16 Years Ranked
David Stewart Burness Paull12 Years Ranked- Ewan Alexander Pinsent Masons LLP23 Years Ranked
Gavin Maclean Davidson Chalmers Stewart11 Years Ranked
James Roscoe Brodies LLP23 Years Ranked
Janette Speed Shoosmiths LLP11 Years Ranked
John Meehan Harper Macleod LLP14 Years Ranked- Miles Ede Addleshaw Goddard LLP17 Years Ranked
Paul Jennings Aberdein Considine16 Years Ranked
Robert Forman Burges Salmon LLP3 Years Ranked- Russell Munro Pinsent Masons LLP18 Years Ranked
Scott Peterkin Burness Paull10 Years Ranked
Simon Etchells gunnercooke22 Years Ranked- Scott RitchieShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Band 4
- Brian Hutcheson Dentons7 Years Ranked
Bruce Lancaster Davidson Chalmers Stewart2 Years Ranked
Chris McDaid Brodies LLP3 Years Ranked
Chris McLeish Morton Fraser MacRoberts7 Years Ranked
Derek Nash Lindsays16 Years Ranked
Emma Gray Blackadders LLP9 Years Ranked
Kenneth Gray Lindsays8 Years Ranked- Neil Addis Addleshaw Goddard LLP13 Years Ranked
Richard Goodfellow Burness Paull20 Years Ranked
Robin Mitchell Shoosmiths LLP6 Years Ranked- Rodney Whyte Pinsent Masons LLP11 Years Ranked
Scott Buchan BTO Solicitors LLP7 Years Ranked- Andrew McCowanTLT LLP
- Anne McGregorAnderson Strathern
- Darina KerrCMS
- David RatterDWF
- Hugo AllanThorntons Law LLP
- Kelsey GibsonMorton Fraser MacRoberts
- Paul MasonWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Ruth MacleanAnderson Strathern
Band 5
Up and Coming
- Aimee GibbonsThorntons Law LLP
Associates to watch
- Lizzy Enayati Davidson Chalmers Stewart1 Years Ranked
- Sarah JackMorton Fraser MacRoberts
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
E Alison Newton
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years RankedAlison Newton is co-head of Addleshaw Goddard's UK and international real estate team. Her clients include private equity investors and corporate occupiers, and she advises both on everything from acquisitions to leases.E Katharine HardiePinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years RankedKatharine Hardie leads the Scottish property group at Pinsent Masons. She concentrates her practice on commercial development and urban regeneration schemes, regularly assisting clients with property joint venture agreements and forward funding arrangements.
E Nick Scott
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years RankedNick Scott is the managing partner of Brodies as well as a highly respected real estate practitioner with longstanding experience.
Band 1
1 Andrew Chalmers
Davidson Chalmers Stewart | Head of Real Estate2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAndrew Chalmers is managing partner of Davidson Chalmers Stewart as well as head of its commercial real estate practice. He is recognised for his strong track record of handling complex commercial property matters on behalf of developers and investors.
1 Johane MurrayBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJohane Murray heads the real estate practice at Brodies and regularly advises major clients on sophisticated real estate transactions. She also assists with asset management in relation to large property portfolios.
1 Richard Rennie
Burness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedRichard Rennie represents leading developers and investors in high-value real estate mandates. He is dual-qualified in both Scotland and England and is able to advise on a variety of complex deals.
1 Richard WhyteBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRichard Whyte is particularly active advising institutional investors from both the UK and abroad, with strong experience in handling property acquisitions and disposals. He is also recommended for property portfolio management.
Band 2
2 Drew Wallace
DLA Piper Scotland LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDrew Wallace heads the real estate department at DLA Piper in Scotland. He regularly handles high-value acquisitions and disposals, as well as real estate investment transactions and development projects. He also advises on commercial landlord and tenant issues.2 Nicholas NaddellBurness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedNicholas Naddell advises high-profile investors and corporate occupiers on a wide variety of commercial real estate deals. He is additionally experienced in assisting clients in the hotels sector.
Band 3
3 Alastair CowanAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAlastair Cowan is best known for his expertise in relation to student accommodation, although he is highly capable across the real estate space. He regularly works with private equity and developer clients.3 Colin MorrisonBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedColin Morrison is frequently enlisted by clients in the retail, hotel and leisure sectors to guide them through a range of complex real estate transactions.3 David StewartBurness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedDavid Stewart frequently acts on behalf of international investors in relation to complex commercial property transactions. His practice also takes in big-ticket development projects.3 Ewan AlexanderPinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedEwan Alexander handles a variety of real estate matters including site acquisition and development work regarding large residential and commercial projects. He is also head of the Edinburgh office of Pinsent Masons.3 Gavin MacleanDavidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedGavin Maclean has great depth of experience acting on commercial real estate matters. He regularly assists a broad range of clients including major retailers, corporate occupiers and developers.3 James RoscoeBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedJames Roscoe primarily focuses on the real estate investment market, advising clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. He also handles development work and high-value pre-lets for well-known corporate occupiers.3 Janette Speed
Shoosmiths LLP | Head of Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJanette Speed has a particular focus on residential development, advising a number of national house builders as well as large landowners. She also has experience advising on matters in the student accommodation and social housing spaces.3 John Meehan
Harper Macleod LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJohn Meehan heads Harper Macleod's real estate department. He handles a broad range of complex property work, including land and investment transactions, and landlord and tenant matters.3 Miles EdeAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedMiles Ede has considerable experience handling development and investment matters and frequently advises investors on the management of their property portfolios. He has standout expertise in the telecoms sector.3 Paul Jennings
Aberdein Considine | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedPaul Jennings is based in Glasgow and leads the firm's Scottish commercial real estate team. He advises on all manner of real estate transactions and developments for a client base that includes national retailers, developers, landowners and local authorities.3 Robert Forman
Burges Salmon LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRobert Forman is head of Burges Salmon's Scottish real estate offering. He acts for clients in a range of sectors including infrastructure and hotels, advising on development as well as acquisitions and disposals.3 Russell MunroPinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedRussell Munro frequently represents property investors in acquisitions and disposals of key assets as well as portfolio management. He also advises on development matters, with particular expertise in the private rental sector.3 Scott PeterkinBurness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked"Scott is outcome-driven and strikes an exceptional balance between strategic and detailed approaches. While always considering the bigger picture, his intuitive and forensic understanding of the underlying detail provides him with an innate ability to guide clients where and when to compromise."3 Simon Etchells
gunnercooke | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedSimon Etchells of gunnercooke has a broad real estate practice that includes investment portfolio sales, industrial regeneration projects and development work in the leisure sector. He is dual-qualified in Scotland and in England and Wales.
Band 4
4 Brian Hutcheson
Dentons | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBrian Hutcheson heads the Dentons Scottish real estate practice. He handles high-end development matters, particularly in the student accommodation sector, and also advises clients on the management of large property portfolios.4 Bruce LancasterDavidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBruce Lancaster advises property developers, private house builders and property investors on complex real estate transactions.4 Chris McDaidBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedChris McDaid acts for a range of clients acquiring and disposing of properties in the industrial, office and retail sectors. He is also enlisted by clients for commercial leasing matters.4 Chris McLeish
Morton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedChris McLeish is an experienced practitioner with substantial knowledge of commercial property investment, including acquisitions, disposals and asset management work.4 Derek Nash
Lindsays | Head of Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedDerek Nash is head of the Lindsays commercial property team. He advises on a broad range of commercial real estate investment and development matters. He also advises corporate occupiers on all facets of their property requirements.4 Emma Gray
Blackadders LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedEmma Gray leads the commercial property practice at Blackadders. She is well versed in acquisitions and disposals as well as development transactions.4 Kenneth GrayLindsays | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedKenneth Gray is experienced in real estate investment matters including acquisitions, disposals and financing. He has notable expertise in property transactions in the healthcare and hotel sectors.4 Neil AddisAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked"Neil gets to the heart of the deals very quickly and has a great practical side as well, meaning he doesn't get caught up in the technical aspects but will come up with commercial and sensible business solutions."4 Richard GoodfellowBurness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedRichard Goodfellow regularly assists residential and commercial property developers, in addition to investors and corporate occupiers. He is particularly knowledgeable with regard to the house building sector.4 Robin MitchellShoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"Robin's commercial awareness is central to all of the advice he provides and he is incredibly proactive in providing suggestions. He naturally communicates effectively with everyone, tailoring the advice and information to our requirements."4 Rodney WhytePinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedRodney Whyte acts on behalf of investors, landowners and house builders on land acquisitions and development agreements, as well as other associated matters.4 Scott Buchan
BTO Solicitors LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedScott Buchan excels in a variety of commercial property work, including acquisitions and disposals. His clients include landowners, international developers, retail companies and property investors.
Band 5
5 Allan CairnsBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAllan Cairns acts for a broad range of clients and has a particular focus on investment and development work. He represents domestic and international investors in high-profile investment deals.
5 John StrachanBurness Paull | Real Estate2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJohn Strachan is experienced in commercial real estate investment, including acquisitions and disposals. He also demonstrates strength in development matters.5 Michael RamsayMorton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAs head of real estate and infrastructure at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, Michael Ramsay is a valued adviser to clients, with a notable strength in transactional mandates, acting for both buyers and sellers. He is also experienced in handling real estate matters arising after M&A deals, including title and lease issues.
5 Tracey MenziesBrodies LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedTracey Menzies offers clients the benefit of her significant experience in property law. She advises developers and landowners on land acquisition and development transactions in both the commercial and residential real estate markets.
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Lizzy EnayatiDavidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedLizzy Enayati is a director in the team with strong experience in commercial property transactions, including acquisitions and lease negotiations.