Blackadders LLP is known for its expertise in transactional and developmental property work, with the team being led by the ‘excellent’ Neil Robb. The group often advises on land acquisitions, lease management mandates and portfolio sales. Robb is particularly active on student accommodation-related mandates in Aberdeen, while Emma Gray advises local housebuilders and developers on construction sites. ’Outstanding technical lawyer’ John Elder has a great deal of cross border expertise, and Leanne Hill joined the firm from Pinsent Masons LLP in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'John Elder is an outstanding technical lawyer and project manager. Blackadders are very competitive on the fee front so this is a very strong but cost effective solution.'
- 'John Elder is an outstanding technical lawyer and project manager.'
- 'Neil Robb is excellent. Pragmatic in his approached, completely transparent on his fees, responds quickly to questions with solid answers.'
- 'Very good'
- 'Trustworthy'
Key clients
- Wood Leisure Limited
- Dixons Industrial Holdings 2 Limited
- A & J Stephen Limited
- Springfield Properties PLC
- Salvation Army Trading Company Limited
- James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
- Curtis Banks
- Morris Leslie Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Wood Leisure Limited in the acquisition of a trading holiday park as a going concern
Representing Dixons Industrial Holdings 2 Limited in the sale of a multi-let business park as a going concern
Acting for A & J Stephen Limited in the Sale of various remaining land at the subjects, for development by Kirkwood Homes
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Neil Robb
Other key lawyers
Emma Gray; Leanne Hill; John Elder