Mr David Ford > Brodies LLP > Edinburgh, > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP
Capital Square
58 Morrison Street
EDINBURGH
EH3 8BP

Position

David is a Solicitor Advocate who specialises in real estate litigation. He acts for clients across a broad range of property related disputes, with a focus on disputes between commercial landlords and tenants. In particular, he regularly advises on dilapidations and service charge disputes as well as dealing with the recovery of arrears and the repossession of properties. David also advises on issues relating to landownership such as boundary disputes, the right to make use another’s land and on telecommunications matters.

He has been involved in several complex Sheriff Court and Court of Session actions, appearing in the Sheriff Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland in a variety of hearings. He has worked closely with Counsel in the Court of Session where he now also has rights of audience. David also has experience of the Scottish Land Court as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as mediation, arbitration and expert determination.

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Real estate > Property litigation

(Rising stars)

David FordBrodies LLP

With the experienced litigation expert Stephen Goldie at the helm, Brodies LLP has a strong profile among a broad range of clients, including landlords, housebuilders, public sector bodies and commercial tenants. Landlord and tenant issues, such as dilapidations, where Matthew Farrell is an essential contact, and lease terminations, remain a core strength for the team alongside retail, office, industrial and development disputes. Other recommended individuals include Gareth Hale, an accredited mediator with extensive experience in both local and international arbitrations, and associate David Ford, whose support spans the full remit of property litigation.