Head of our market-leading real estate department
Head of Real Estate & PartnerAllan Cairns
One of the best-known names in Scottish real estate
PartnerJohane Murray
Ranked by Legal 500 2026 as a Leading Partner – Commercial Property – Elsewhere in Scotland
PartnerTracey Menzies
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.
"The only firm we would use in Scotland. Trusted, reliable and responsive."
Legal 500 UK 2026
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.
"It's a very strong team with specific experience in our sector."
Legal 500 UK 2026
"They are proactive, quickly identify the critical deal points and work solutions through in a constructive way."
Legal 500 UK 2026
"The firm provides a very bespoke service, has a good ear to the market, and is incredibly reactive."
Legal 500 UK 2026
The level of advice and commerciality in its application is always outstanding. They feel like an extension of our in-house team.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Strength in numbers and the ability to look at a complex deal and help make it happen.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Real Estate Academy
Specifically designed to benefit junior surveyors, the sessions cover the legal aspects of real estate.
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