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.
We have always found that Brodies has the strength and depth needed to deliver an efficient and seamless service.
Chambers UK 2024
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.
Brodies have an excellent understanding of the subject matter and provide solutions as problems arise.
Chambers UK 2024
The lawyers at Brodies are always very knowledgeable and provide a great service.
Chambers UK 2024
The team are genuinely all over their market and understand exactly what we need.
Chambers UK 2024
All questions and work have been handled in a timely manner by the Brodies team. The nature of the work is complex, and the team has delivered results and has been able to explain the issues and the solutions to a broad spectrum of people from legally qualified to layman.
Chambers UK 2023
