Andy Drane helms the team at Davidson Chalmers Stewart. The team covers the full gamut of matters with notable experience advising rural businesses involved in criminal proceedings, and in working with food producers and processors in the rural sector. Henrietta Talbot is a key name in the Highlands. James Elliot is well-versed in rural telecoms projects, while Louise Jones is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Great collaboration within the rural team at DCS and personal experience of having their assistance throughout a complicated transaction with many separate titles, all satisfactorily completed quickly.’
‘Andy Drane heads the team, is always available for a discussion and is ably assisted by Henrietta Talbot and James Elliot. They are all very knowledgeable, helpful, and prepared to push on at great speed but with appropriate diligence and accuracy.’
Key clients
- Barra Estates
- Cambusmore Ltd
- The Firm of Gattonside Mains
- John P Gray & Son
- Julie Sharrer
- Hendersyde Farms
- The Firm of PJ & RM Lane
- RT Overseas Settlement
- Skye Mountain Rescue
Work highlights
Acting for an Estate in the conditional sale of land for residential development in the Highland Perthshire.
Acting for John P Gray & Son in the acquisition and disposal of Grade 1 farming land in Angus and overall consolidation of its soft fruit and potato farming interests.
Acting for the client in the grant of option to lease rights to Community Windpower Limited in connection with the development of the 525MW Scoop Hill Wind Farm.
Practice head
Andy Drane
Other key lawyers
Henrietta Talbot