Blackadders LLP has a strong track record in healthcare real estate mandates and remains involved in the energy, housebuilding and leisure sectors, under the leadership of Neil Robb. The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ John Elder frequently assists with portfolio sales, title transfers and the purchase of renewable energy schemes. Andrew Yule works on both the tenant and landlord side and is the first point of call for clients looking to purchase holiday parks. Leanne Hill joined the team from Pinsent Masons LLP in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘John Elder is an extremely knowledgeable, commercial and reliable person. He is my go-to lawyer for real estate in Scotland.’
- ‘John Elder is reliable, commercial, and technically very strong.'
- ‘All the lawyers at Blackadders with whom we've had dealings have been extremely personable and easy to work with. Their legal work is solid, and having easy communication makes all the difference.’
‘John Elder exudes calm and works very collaboratively with our in-house team, down to the detail of drafting complex clauses together. There is no ego about him, which makes him very easy to work with.'
Key clients
- A & J Stephen
- Morris Leslie Group
- BMI Healthcare
- Hays Travel Limited
- Curtis Banks
- James Hay Pension Trustees
- Four Seasons Health Care Group
- Scape Homes SD Limited
- Albion Business Centre Limited
- Barnetts Finance Limited
- Primary Health Properties PLC
Work highlights
Acted for Primary Health Properties for the Scottish elements of refinancing a £170m loan facility with Barclays Bank plc, secured over a UK-wide portfolio including 11 medical centres in Scotland.
Acted for Four Seasons Health Care Group in relation to the sales of two care homes (Carrickstone Care Home, Cumbernauld and Whitefield Lodge Care Home, Lennoxtown) and one retirement village management business (Kingsknowes Village, Galsashiels).
Acting for Wood Leisure Limited on the acquisition of a trading holiday park as a going concern.
Practice head
Neil Robb
Other key lawyers
John Elder; Andrew Yule; Leanne Hill