Bob is an experienced corporate tax lawyer, who regularly advises on high end real estate taxation, corporate reconstructions, the taxation of funds and asset managers, start up / high-growth companies and business owners. He acts for a wide range of clients from some of Scotland's largest real estate developers and investors, to other firms of accountants and lawyers in need of specialist advice.

Bob is recognised by his peers as a specialist in property taxation and LBTT. He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland's Tax Law Sub-Committee; the Stamp Taxes Practitioners' Group; the VAT Practitioners' Group and is on the committee of the Edinburgh branch of the CIOT.

Living Brodies' values

Clients value Bob's collaborative approach along with his ability to provide practical, clear and commercial solutions and to cut through complex technical issues.

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Highlights

  • Member of the Law Society of Scotland's Tax Law Sub-Committee, the Stamp Taxes Practitioners' Group and the VAT Practitioners' Group.
  • On the committee of the Edinburgh branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
  • A keen commentator on tax matters on Brodies Corporate Tax & Incentives Twitter.
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Rankings

  • Ranked Band 2 for Tax in Chambers UK 2025.