Market leading practice head with over 25 years' experience in the real estate sector
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
Our real estate practice comprises the largest and most diversified team of lawyers in the Scottish property market, with a broad client base benefiting from our expertise and involvement in many of the most significant transactions in our market. Immersed in the sector, we drive opportunities through close relationships with key industry players and our in-depth understanding of the real estate landscape.
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.
"They are a cut above the rest. Expertise and experience at a very high level. Always pragmatic and looking for solutions."
The Legal 500 UK 2025
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 Scottish Property Federation, 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 lawyers, we have an unrivalled ability to deliver results for our real estate clients.
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 team is fully integrated and knowledgeable on all aspects being worked on, whether their case or not. The individual lead solicitors have a breadth of specific expert solicitors sitting behind them, which provides a very rounded sense of expertise. Collaboration is excellent.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
‘A sophisticated legal services provider with outstanding technical input. Always proactive, accessible, and committed to the client relationship.’
The 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.’
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Brodies have an excellent understanding of the subject matter and provide solutions as problems arise.
Chambers UK 2024
