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Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Morton Fraser MacRoberts counts public and private sector organisations among its key roster of clients, handling a range of estate management and agricultural tenancy issues. Practice head Matthew Barclay handles land reform mandates, while Gail Watt has extensive experience advising on crofting issues. Rowena Claxton continues to advise on offshore wind project developments, and property portfolio restructurings, while Adrian Bell bolsters the team’s corporate capabilities. ‘Experienced commercial litigator’ Richard McMeeken is another key member of the team.
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  • ‘Richard McMeeken is an experienced commercial litigator, who explains complex matters in an easy-to-understand way. He is approachable, highly knowledgeable and gets excellent results for his clients. Highly respected and recommended, no task is insurmountable.'

  • 'Gail Watt is incredibly efficient, responsive, and excellent in communication.'

  • ‘The team is incredibly diverse and as such are able to call upon various specialist expertise, which when completing a complex transaction is very helpful.’

  • 'Good range of knowledge and technical capabilities specifically for rural/remote land purchases.'

  • 'Morton Fraser MacRoberts provides clarity in difficult and challenging circumstances. Everyone that I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with have been very helpful, professional and have given sound legal advice.'

Key clients

  • Scottish Mines Restoration Trust Limited
  • The Scottish Ministers
  • Scottish Wildlife Trust
  • Orkney Islands Council
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
  • Oxbury Bank

Lawyers

Practice head

Matthew Barclay

Other key lawyers

Gail Watt; Rowena Claxton; Adrian Bell; Richard McMeeken