Head of our market-leading real estate department
Head of Real Estate & PartnerJohane Murray
One of the best-known names in Scottish real estate
PartnerRichard Whyte
Responsible for the real estate BD strategy and sector-focused client engagement
Senior Business Development ManagerLorna Barnes
Lorna Barnes
Senior Business Development Manager
With a commercial real estate practice built to meet the aims of our diverse client base, we are immersed in the real estate sector in Scotland.
Our team, the largest in Scotland, advises investors, developers, funders, landlords and occupiers across all sectors of commercial property. We are at the forefront of many of the most significant real estate deals in our market and with real estate as an established asset class forming a fundamental element of the investment strategy of many global funds and corporates, we are regularly sought out by international clients investing in the Scottish market.
They have a strong and deep team providing a range of legal advice and are closely aligned with our values and approach to business.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Our strategically diversified, sectoral approach, coupled with our presence on industry and policy groups enables us to use our understanding of the different issues and challenges for each market and the wider policy landscape to derive real value and opportunities for our clients.
Commercial Real Estate key highlights
- Representing Drum Property Group in its multi million-pound development at Buchanan Wharf, Glasgow including a forward funding deal with L&G for a 324 unit build to rent scheme.
- Acting for Orion Capital Managers on the acquisition of New Town North, the largest development site to be brought to market in Edinburgh city centre in the last 10 years.
- Acting for LCN Euro Property Holdings in the purchase of Sir Ian Wood House Aberdeen, the largest investment purchase in the city in 2019.
- Representing Ashby Capital in its acquisition of Abbotsinch Retail Park, Paisley in what was Ashby’s first Scottish acquisition.
Strength in numbers and the ability to look at a complex deal and help make it happen.
Legal 500 UK 2024
The team is friendly, responsive, and delivers all that we require in terms of quality of advice in a very timely manner.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Brodies have always met deadlines and communicate well and concisely which is key to us. Their approach is a calm and considered one and have the team have always been available to deal with any legal queries and matters that we have.
Chambers UK 2023
The team demonstrates great client commitment, and works well together and with business partners to ensure delivery of work within deadlines. They maintain good awareness and management of multiple workstreams relating to large commercial property transactions.
Chambers UK 2023
Real Estate Academy
Specifically designed to benefit junior surveyors, the sessions cover the legal aspects of real estate.
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