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
Responsible for the real estate BD strategy and sector-focused client engagement
Senior Business Development ManagerJustin Mason
Justin Mason
Senior Business Development Manager
Our real estate practice is one of the largest and most diversified teams of property lawyers in the UK property market.
Who we work with
We advise on all aspects of real estate and work with landowners, public and private organisations (including many global corporates and funds) across all sectors, in both the urban and rural environment.
We are not just advisers to the real estate sector but active participants in the success and development of our industry. We play a leading role in shaping industry discussion by engagement with government and policy bodies such as the Real Estate:Scotland, the Investment Property Forum, Scottish Land and Estates and Homes for Scotland. We consider it an important part of our role to represent our clients’ concerns with policy makers and to actively engage in public consultation on industry regulation.
With our sectoral focus, market leading experience and specialist team of real estate lawyers, we have an unrivalled ability to deliver results for our real estate clients.
Why choose Brodies real estate lawyers
Immersed in the sector, we drive opportunities through close relationships with key industry players and our in-depth understanding of the real estate landscape. Our broad client base benefits from our expertise and involvement in many of the most significant transactions in our market.
The quality of Brodies' work is first class and this, allied to their responsiveness, makes them an ideal partner to service their clients.
Chambers UK 2026
Real Estate key highlights
- Over 140 colleagues working exclusively in real estate, giving us the largest dedicated real estate resource in Scotland.
- In the last 18 months we represented clients in Scottish deals and projects worth in excess of £2 billion.
- Ranked Tier One by legal industry guides, Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for real estate, planning and real estate litigation.
- Legal Advisor of the Year – Scottish Property Awards 2019.
The Brodies Real Estate Team are outstanding.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Brodies has an outstanding real estate team advising a wide range of impressive clients on their investment transactions. The team has significant experience in development matters and has advised on some of the largest schemes in Scotland.
Chambers UK 2026
Highly responsive, very experienced and knowledgeable.
Legal 500 UK 2026
A sophisticated legal services provider with outstanding technical input. Always proactive, accessible, and committed to the client relationship.
Legal 500 UK 2025
They have a strong team who know the markets they serve well and keep on top of important topics. They have good knowledge of the hospitality sector and are very responsive.
Legal 500 UK 2025
