Brodies LLP’s real estate disputes team, comprised of ‘exceptionally talented’ lawyers, serves a wide array of clients across various subsectors such as investment, energy, retail, and hotels. Seasoned litigation expert Stephen Goldie leads the practice, acting for real estate funds, property companies, and national housebuilders. Matthew Farrell specialises in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, focusing on issues including dilapidations and property rights claims. Gareth Hale is an accredited mediator whose broad clientele includes institutional landlords, corporate occupiers, and housebuilders. Solicitor advocate David Ford handles disputes related to lease terminations, contested notices, and land ownership.
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‘They are always professional and very diligent. They have the ability to put across complex legal matters in ways that a non-lawyer can understand.’
‘Matthew Farrell is always a pleasure to work with.’
‘They offer a personal service and really take the time to understand the client's requirements. They have an incredible knowledge of the sector.’
‘The main thing that stands out about Kenneth MacDonald is his legal knowledgeand ability to put my mind at ease with regards to complex legal situations. Kenneth has a lot of integrity.’
‘The team is excellent and provides solutions to problems.’
‘Gareth Hale is excellent and solved all our property litigation issues.’
‘Brodies recruit exceptionally talented people who are not only very commercial and professional but are also fun and personable. They are always willing to look closely at fees and are conscious of not billing in excess of what the level and size of job entails.’
‘Matthew Farrell has excellent skill in reducing the complexity of any issue into manageable individual steps in order to set a clear strategy to achieve the best result for the client. This skill, coupled with the key attention to detail aligns excellently for a client.'
Key clients
- Eurofund and Henderson Park
- Cala
- Mileway
- Orion Capital Partners
- M&G
- AXA
- Ediston
- Moorfield Group Limited
- M7
- KanAm
Work highlights
- Act for Henderson Park and Eurofund, providing all property litigation services for Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow.
- Acted for 24 Drury St Ltd in an action relating to the termination of a lease at commercial premises in Glasgow city centre.
- Acted for HR 150 Limited in a Court of Session dispute relating to the transfer of obligations to successor landlords.
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Matthew Farrell
Gareth Hale
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Practice head
Stephen Goldie
Other key lawyers
Matthew Farrell, Gareth Hale, David Ford