CMS has a ‘stand-out team in the Scottish property litigation market’ led by Marc Armstrong. The team acts as the main disputes adviser for property developers and investors, advising on access disputes, interim interdicts and tenant evictions. Armstrong leverages a wealth of transactional expertise to predominantly advise investors and financial institutions on insolvency litigation, contentious property sales and asset valuation disputes. Fiona Tosh is noted for her ’depth of experience’ in commercial property litigation, while Rory Anderson is active in the energy and retail sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The standout team in the Scottish property litigation market.'
- 'Marc Armstrong is one of the best lawyers in this field in Scotland.'
- 'If you're facing a property dispute, you want Marc Armstrong on your side. He has over twenty years' experience in the field, and really knows his stuff. He is also someone you like working with.’
- 'Fiona Tosh is a welcome new addition to the team, with a real depth of experience in the market.’
- 'CMS have a very good flexible team that can support any level of property litigation problem from large scale litigation to relatively minor advice. They have a very impressive client list and serve them all very well.'
- 'Marc Armstrong has now built up an extensive level of knowledge and experience in the property litigation market. He has a wide range of clients with a wide range of interests but a particular interest in lease disputes. He is ably assisted by Rory Anderson and Fiona Tosh.'
Key clients
- Edinburgh St James
- Raeburn Place Development Limited/Raeburn Place Foundation
- Bellshill Property Limited
- Network Rail
- Scottish Enterprise
- Sapphire 15 Sarl and Sapphire 16 Sarl
- Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution Plc
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- Burns Pharmacy Limited
- Sheral Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Acting as primary real estate disputes adviser on Edinburgh St James' flagship £1bn investment at St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
Appointed to the Network Rail panel for full services, including complex litigation.
Advised developer of high-profile residential property development on the enforcement of a £12m contract.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Fiona Tosh
Practice head
Marc Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Fiona Tosh; Rory Anderson