With a portfolio of work encompassing disputes arising out of the agriculture, housebuilding, and renewable energy sectors, Gillespie Macandrew LLP handles the full spectrum of property disputes. Practice chair John Stirling holds a strong book of work at all levels of the Scottish court system. Fiona Cameron’s capabilities span dilapidations claims, lease terminations, and title disputes, while Colin Hamilton is well placed to guide clients through judicial reviews.
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Testimonials
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- John Stirling, Colin Hamilton, and Miles MacKay are all excellent.
- Great team - very experienced, clever, and dedicated client service.
- John Stirling is a highly capable practitioner who brings structure and efficiency to case preparation. He provides excellent support to all members of the team and is highly recommended.
- It is a close-knit team, with a broad knowledge of the core property law principles and how they have been applied in recent cases. They are a safe pair of hands for these types of disputes, which are often complex and of significant importance to individuals and businesses.
Key clients
- Moray Estates
- Hopetoun Estates
- The Mount Stuart Trust
- Watches of Switzerland Company Limited
- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited
- Palletways (UK) Limited
- Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP
- SSE Generation Limited
- SSE Plc
- Bellway Homes Limited
Work highlights
Acted in a test case on the proper assessment of the rateable value of the (miles of) pressure-forming pipe in a hydro scheme.
Acted for Pentland in a case about positive and negative prescription on a deed to create a servitude.
Acted for Watches of Switzerland to resist an order that they keep a shop open.
Practice head
John Stirling
Other key lawyers
Fiona Cameron; Colin Hamilton