Led by Nicola Scott and Andrew Chalmers in Glasgow and Edinburgh, respectively, the practice at Davidson Chalmers Stewart excels across the spectrum of property work, with notable expertise in the housing, health and social care sectors. Chalmers counts investment funds, developers and leisure operators among his clients, while Scott focuses on transactional work. Other key names include Bruce Lancaster, who focuses on development work, and Andy Tyler, who is active in the student accommodation arena.
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Key clients
- Balhousie Care Limited
- Tartan Leisure Limited
- Stamford Property Investments Limited
- Green House Holdings
- Chris Stewart Group
- Lochay Homes Limited
- Mansfield Care Limited
- Safe as Houses Investments plc
- Investec Wealth and Investment Limited
- Saica Pack UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised Elgin Haymarket Limited (part of Stamford Property Group) on all aspects of the £200m development of Elgin House in Edinburgh’s Haymarket district.
Advised Tartan Leisure Limited, the developer of Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland’s first, inland, artificial surf park which opened to the public in November 2024.
Advised House of Social Rooke 2 Limited (part of Vita Student Living) on the development of the former ABC cinema on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow for a 400 bed + PBSA /student development.
Practice head
Nicola Scott; Andrew Chalmers
Other key lawyers
Bruce Lancaster; Andy Tyler