The commercial property team at Thorntons Law LLP is particularly active across Dundee and the Scottish Highlands. The practice, which is led by Gary Thomas, excels at handling retail, investment and charity matters. Kyle Moir often advises on the reviews of leases, while Paul Adams has a strong knowledge of real estate acquisitions. Janet MacIntyre and Nicola McCafferty are both key names of note within the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very approachable and easy to deal with team, they are easy to contact and know our estate very well.'
- 'Vicki Alexander is always incredibly responsive, she always makes an effort to come back with updates and advice.'
- 'Really easy to deal with, they explain the law in layman's terms and do not overcomplicate matters.'
- ‘I have had the pleasure of dealing with Vicki Alexander on a number of transactions. Vicki is clear and highly proactive in her communications.'
Key clients
- Imperial Tobacco Pension Trustees Limited
- Imperial Investments Limited
- Subway Real Estate Limited
- Scotch Whisky International Real Estate Limited
- Lothian Park LLP
- Scottish Building Society
- Sight Scotland
- Eden Project International Limited
- Eastacre St Andrews
- Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust
- Walter Davidson & Sons Limited & Others
- YORSIPP Pension Trustees
Work highlights
Advising Subway on leasing of stores Scotland wide, on sites including high street retail units, shopping mall units and retail park units. Due to the turnover linked and indexation positions detailed in the leases the transactions are often complicated from a rent and LBTT position.
Acted for Eastacre in the acquisition of a unique development site within a listed wall in the historic town of St Andrews. Advised on the purchase and finance of a brownfield former gas works site in St Andrews, including advising clients in respect of access issues, environmental issues and listed building status.
Acted on behalf of Letham 4 All SCIO, which purchased a community hub building from a local authority following its transformation after completion of major renovation and refurbishment works. The property is situated in a deprived area of Perth and will offer a suite of new, much-needed facilities for everyone local community.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gary Thomas
Other key lawyers
Janet MacIntyre; Vicki Alexander; Kyle Moir; Paul Adams; Nicola McCafferty