Head of Real Estate & Partner

Johane Murray

Johane heads the real estate practice at Brodies LLP. With over 30 years' experience in commercial property, she is the lead partner on many high profile, market leading investment and development deals and has been involved in the delivery of major transformational projects throughout Scotland, across all sectors.

Her client base includes various UK and US private equity firms and European real estate investment firms, in addition to many prominent UK based developers and investors. She also collaborates frequently with English and international firms on cross border transactions with a Scottish real estate element.

Jo is solution focused, with the hallmark of her practice being an ability to combine commercial pragmatism with astute legal advice.

Living Brodies' values

Jo's collaborative and collegiate approach with both colleagues and clients alike assists in delivering results.

Highlights

Sits on the real estate committee of the Scottish Property Federation.
Is a judge at the annual Scottish Property Awards.
Sits as an officer on the real estate committee of the International Bar Association.

Rankings

Band 1 Ranked practitioner for Real Estate - Scotland by Chambers UK 2024.
Johane is a Leading Individual in Legal 500 UK 2024 - Commercial Property.

Johane Murray is well known for her experienced leadership.

Chambers UK 2025

Johane Murray is personable and easy to work with.

Chambers UK 2023

"Johane's commercial and pragmatic approach is backed up by unrivalled technical knowledge and depth. She knows her market inside and out and has never let us down."

Chambers UK 2024

"Johane Murray is peerless in Scottish property law, she leads the market in structuring complicated transactions and dealing with complicated legal issues."

Legal 500 UK 2023