Andrew Askew Blain > Brodies LLP > Aberdeen, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP
Brodies House
31-33 Union Grove
ABERDEEN
AB10 6SD
United Kingdom

Position

Andrew acts for rural landowners and tenants in a range of rural property matters and has experience in farm and estate transactions, agricultural tenancies, renewables, subsidies and all aspects of land registration.

He has expertise in voluntary land registration and rectification of the Land Register, having acted for several farm and estate clients on their voluntary registration projects. Andrew regularly advises landowners on rectification of the Land Register to help protect one of their most valuable assets. He also works collaboratively with litigation colleagues on rural property disputes.

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Private client > Agriculture and estates

Praised for its ‘unrivaled knowledge‘ of the sector, Brodies LLP‘s rural business practice has a deep and experienced bench with demonstrable strength across the agricultural landscape. The team advises landed estates, rural businesses, developers and public sector entities on the full spectrum of agricultural matters, including complex and high-value transactions. Clive Phillips heads the team and has a solid track record advising on large estates and commercial rural matters. Now a consultant, Odell Milne is a key contact for compulsory purchase matters, most notably those pertaining to rail and road projects. Alex Buchan takes point on agricultural tenancies issues, Kate McLeish handles agricultural holdings matters, while Graeme Leith is a key contact for forestry clients and investors. Karren Smith acts for clients in the Highlands. Associate Andrew Askew Blain is another key member of the team.