Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Drew Wallace DLA Piper Scotland LLP23 Years Ranked
Nicholas Naddell Burness Paull19 Years Ranked
Paul Carter CMS22 Years Ranked
Richard Whyte Brodies LLP17 Years Ranked
Robert Forman Burges Salmon LLP5 Years Ranked- Andrew HallShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- David MitchellShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Kenneth IronsGillespie Macandrew LLP
- Alastair Cowan Addleshaw Goddard LLP9 Years Ranked
- Brian Hutcheson Dentons9 Years Ranked
Colin Morrison Brodies LLP18 Years Ranked
Darina Kerr CMS4 Years Ranked
David Stewart Burness Paull14 Years Ranked
Gavin Maclean Davidson Chalmers Stewart13 Years Ranked
James Roscoe Brodies LLP25 Years Ranked
John Meehan Harper Macleod LLP16 Years Ranked- Miles Ede Addleshaw Goddard LLP19 Years Ranked
Paul Jennings Aberdein Considine18 Years Ranked
Robin Mitchell Shoosmiths LLP8 Years Ranked- Russell Munro Pinsent Masons LLP20 Years Ranked
Scott Peterkin Burness Paull12 Years Ranked
Simon Etchells gunnercooke24 Years Ranked- Scott RitchieShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Allan Cairns Brodies LLP4 Years Ranked
Andrew McCowan TLT LLP5 Years Ranked
Bruce Lancaster Davidson Chalmers Stewart4 Years Ranked
Chris McDaid Brodies LLP5 Years Ranked
Chris McLeish Morton Fraser MacRoberts9 Years Ranked
Emma Gray Blackadders LLP11 Years Ranked
Howard Beach TLT LLP3 Years Ranked
Hugo Allan Thorntons Law LLP12 Years Ranked
Janette Speed Shoosmiths LLP13 Years Ranked
Kelsey Gibson Morton Fraser MacRoberts13 Years Ranked
Michael Ramsay Morton Fraser MacRoberts3 Years Ranked- Paul Mason Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP4 Years Ranked
Richard Goodfellow Burness Paull22 Years Ranked
Scott Buchan BTO Solicitors LLP9 Years Ranked
Tracey Menzies Brodies LLP14 Years Ranked- Anne McGregorAnderson Strathern
- David RatterDWF
- Derek NashLindsays
- Kenneth GrayLindsays
- Ruth MacleanAnderson Strathern
David Orr Aberdein Considine2 Years Ranked
Finlay Campbell DLA Piper Scotland LLP1 Years Ranked
Fiona Linklater Eversheds Sutherland1 Years Ranked
John Strachan Burness Paull3 Years Ranked- Kirsty Nicholson Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
Nicola Scott Burness Paull2 Years Ranked
Steven Dick Eversheds Sutherland2 Years Ranked- Caroline ShandShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Greg PeeblesGillespie Macandrew LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Douglas Lamb
Morton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2026 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedDouglas Lamb is a highly respected property practitioner offering expertise in development and investment matters, including urban regeneration schemes and several other high-profile projects.

S Paul Haniford
Thorntons Law LLP | Real Estate2026 | Senior Statespeople | 29 Years RankedPaul Haniford has significant experience handling commercial real estate matters, including high-value investment acquisitions and disposals. He also has notable expertise in work in the retail and industrial sectors.
Eminent Practitioners
E Alison Newton
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 22 Years RankedAlison Newton's clients include private equity investors and corporate occupiers, and she advises both on everything from acquisitions to leases.

E Allan Wernham
CMS | Real Estate2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 22 Years RankedAllan Wernham is the CMS managing director for Scotland and has a wealth of experience in real estate. He has a particular focus on the retail sector, advising on investment transactions and developments, including regeneration projects.
E Andrew Chalmers
Davidson Chalmers Stewart | Head of Real Estate2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 15 Years RankedAndrew Chalmers is recognised for his strong track record of handling complex commercial property matters on behalf of developers and investors.
E Katharine Hardie
Pinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years RankedKatharine Hardie concentrates her practice on commercial development and urban regeneration schemes, assisting with property joint venture agreements and forward funding arrangements.
Band 1

1 Johane Murray
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 1 | 16 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 Estate2026 | Band 1 | 25 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.
Band 2

2 Drew Wallace
DLA Piper Scotland LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedDrew Wallace handles a range of work, including acquisitions and disposals, as well as real estate investment transactions and development projects. He also advises on commercial landlord and tenant issues.

2 Nicholas Naddell
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 2 | 19 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.
2 Paul Carter
CMS | Real Estate2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedPaul Carter regularly handles big-ticket transactions for institutional investors, as well as advising on key development projects in Scotland.

2 Richard Whyte
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedRichard Whyte is particularly active in 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.

2 Robert Forman
Burges Salmon LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 2 | 5 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 developments as well as acquisitions and disposals.
Band 3
3 Alastair Cowan
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 9 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 Brian Hutcheson
Dentons | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 9 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.
3 Colin Morrison
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 18 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 Darina Kerr
CMS | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDarina Kerr advises clients on significant property projects. She specialises in all aspects of commercial property transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, development and asset management.
3 David Stewart
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 14 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 Gavin Maclean
Davidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 13 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 Roscoe
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 25 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 John Meehan
Harper Macleod LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJohn Meehan handles a broad range of complex property work, including land and investment transactions, alongside refinancing and property portfolio matters.
3 Miles Ede
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 19 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 Estate2026 | Band 3 | 18 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 Robin Mitchell
Shoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedRobin 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.
3 Russell Munro
Pinsent Masons LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 20 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 Peterkin
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedScott Peterkin is experienced in handling major property developments, particularly residential and housing-led mixed-use schemes.

3 Simon Etchells
gunnercooke | Real Estate2026 | Band 3 | 24 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 Allan Cairns
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 4 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.
4 Andrew McCowan
TLT LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAndrew McCowan offers expertise in acquisitions, investment purchases and leasing across multiple commercial property areas, including in the retail and office sectors.

4 Bruce Lancaster
Davidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBruce Lancaster advises property developers, private house builders and property investors on complex real estate transactions.
4 Chris McDaid
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 5 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 Estate2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedChris McLeish is an experienced practitioner with substantial knowledge of commercial property investment, including acquisitions and development financings.

4 Emma Gray
Blackadders LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedEmma Gray leads the commercial property practice at Blackadders. She is well versed in acquisitions and disposals as well as development transactions.
4 Howard Beach
TLT LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHoward Beach has a strong track record of handling commercial real estate transactions, including investment acquisitions, lease negotiations and development matters.
4 Hugo Allan
Thorntons Law LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedHugo Allan frequently advises on landlord and tenant matters, particularly on behalf of retail occupiers. He also handles the acquisition and disposal of property assets including hotels and shopping centres.
4 Janette Speed
Shoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 13 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.
4 Kelsey Gibson
Morton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedKelsey Gibson is noted for her handling of commercial and residential development projects, as well as sophisticated landlord and tenant work. Her clients include major retailers and other large corporate occupiers.
4 Michael Ramsay
Morton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMichael Ramsay is a valued adviser to clients, with 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.
4 Paul Mason
Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPaul Mason co-heads the real estate department at Womble Bond Dickinson in Scotland. He advises on all aspects of real estate work including acquisitions, leases, real estate financing and energy deals. His clients cut across both the private and public sectors.
4 Richard Goodfellow
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedRichard Goodfellow assists residential and commercial property developers, in addition to investors and corporate occupiers. He is particularly knowledgeable with regard to the housebuilding sector.

4 Scott Buchan
BTO Solicitors LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 9 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.
4 Tracey Menzies
Brodies LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 4 | 14 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.
Band 5

5 David Orr
Aberdein Considine | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDavid Orr has property finance and insolvency acumen. He is active on the financial side of matters and is frequently involved in development, market security, securing finance and complex lease negotiations.

5 Finlay Campbell
DLA Piper Scotland LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedFinlay Campbell is an experienced real estate investment and development lawyer. Campbell's work spans across the hotel, leisure and residential sectors, acting for banking, investment and energy clients.

5 Fiona Linklater
Eversheds Sutherland | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedFiona Linklater has an array of experience in commercial leasing, portfolio management, and sales and acquisitions across the residential, aviation, retail, and food and drink sectors.

5 John Strachan
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJohn Strachan is experienced in commercial real estate investment, including acquisitions and disposals. He also demonstrates strength in development matters.5 Kirsty Nicholson
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedKirsty Nicholson has particularly extensive knowledge in the commercial real estate space. She is often involved in matters surrounding build to rent, sales, structuring and due diligence.

5 Nicola Scott
Burness Paull | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedNicola Scott handles a variety of real estate transactions, including investment acquisition and sales, financing and commercial leasing for both landlord and tenant. She assists clients from a range of sectors including retail, offices, student accommodation and renewable energy.

5 Steven Dick
Eversheds Sutherland | Real Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSteven Dick's experience includes a range of real estate work, such as asset management, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. He also has considerable experience advising on a range of complex property development and investment financing matters.
Up and Coming

U Aimee Gibbons
Thorntons Law LLP | Real Estate2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAimee Gibbons is recognised for her strength in handling the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial property, particularly industrial sites. She often advises clients within the finance and healthcare sectors.

U Lizzy Enayati
Davidson Chalmers Stewart | Real Estate2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedLizzy Enayati has strong experience in commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, sales and lease negotiations.
Associates to watch
Alisdair Jamieson
Eversheds Sutherland | Real Estate2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedAlisdair Jamieson has notable experience in acting for corporate occupiers across the retail, office, industrial and leisure sectors. He also represents investor clients in a range of transactional work, including acquisitions, developments, disposals and asset management.
Sarah Jack
Morton Fraser MacRoberts | Real Estate2026 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedSarah Jack is an associate who assists on all manner of real estate transactions and development matters. Her client base includes property investors, landlords, tenants and national retailers.