The ‘very experienced and knowledgeable’ commercial real estate team at Brodies LLP works for both investors and developers and is equipped to handle the full gamut of work across the sector. The team is particularly active in matters involving build-to-rent investments, credit facility financings, and commercial investments. Department head Johane Murray is heralded as ’the best real estate lawyer in Scotland’, while Richard Whyte frequently works on mixed-use development projects and the sale of office assets. Investment specialist James Roscoe strengthens an already deep bench, while Allan Cairns has a strong track record in the retail sector. The ‘outstanding’ Tanya MacLeod is a key name for debt financing work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The only firm we would use in Scotland. Trusted, reliable and responsive.’
'Johane Murray is the best real estate lawyer in Scotland.'
'Johane Murray is one of the most practical lawyers I've ever come across, and her firm but calm negotiating style works whether you're up against the biggest firm or a small one.'
'Richard Whyte displayed exceptional speed and 'commercial' clarity of thought in identifying the key points in the restructuring.'
‘The Brodies Real Estate Team are outstanding.'
'‘Tanya MacLeod is outstanding.'
'Highly responsive, very experienced and knowledgeable.'
'It's a very strong team with specific experience in our sector.’
'The level of advice and commerciality in its application is always outstanding. They feel like an extension of our in-house team.'
'Attention to detail and speed of execution.'
Key clients
- Ambassador Group
- Bruntwood SciTech
- CALA Group
- Castleforge Partners
- Dandara
- Drum Property Group
- Ediston Real Estate
- Epiris
- Europa Capital Partners
- Firethorn
- Frasers Group
- Inovalis
- Knight Property Group
- Moda Living
- Orion Capital Partners
- Union Investment Institutional Property
Work highlights
Advising Europa Capital Partners on the build-to-rent investment acquisition of Granary Quay, Glasgow for £70m.
Advising Starwood Capital on the Scottish real estate aspects of the £673m acquisition of the Balanced Commercial Property Trust.
Advising Epiris and Just Retirement on the share purchase of Amber Taverns (ATL) and associated debt and sale and leaseback finance.
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Practice head
Johane Murray
Other key lawyers
Richard Whyte; James Roscoe; Allan Cairns; Tanya MacLeod; Chris McDaid