Richard Whyte > Brodies LLP > Edinburgh, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP
Capital Square
58 Morrison Street
EDINBURGH
EH3 8BP
United Kingdom

Work Department

Commercial Property

Position

Richard leads Brodies’ real estate investment team, alongside Johane Murray, working at the forefront of the investment market. Richard is one of the best known names in Scottish real estate, having built his name acting for UK and overseas investors on some of the highest profile transactions over the 15 years. Richard is also an expert in development work, particularly on assets primed for sale to the investment market. Richard sits on the Scottish Board of the Investment Property Forum – exemplifying his market profile.

Richard nurtures a strong and loyal client base. His clients value his personal commitment to them, coupled with his outstanding project management skills. Richard has an incisive ability to cut through the most complicated issues, with an intuitive understanding of ‘risk’. Richard is an ‘out and out’ team player. He thrives on delivering transactions on time.

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Real estate > Commercial property: Edinburgh and Glasgow

(Leading individuals)

Richard Whyte – Brodies LLP

Brodies LLP is geared to support on the full spectrum of commercial property matters, due not least to the group’s wider expertise in planning, tax, environment, construction, and property litigation. Seasoned development and investment deal expert Johane Murray heads the practice, which has enjoyed a recent uptick in the build-to-rent (BTR) and life sciences fields. Managing partner Nick Scott is noted for his office, retail, leisure, student accommodation and industrial acumen. Clients seek Richard Whyte‘s investment knowhow, an area in which Allan Cairns is also an essential contact, particularly in respect of offshore acquisitions. James Roscoe‘s expertise extends to forward funding, property finance and corporate occupier matters, while Colin Morrison is a regular advisor to international investors, retailers, hotel and leisure operators.