Dentons offers a ‘broad range of experience’ in property litigation, covering development, boundary, and commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Philip Knight, who joined the firm in September 2023 from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, brings property litigation expertise to clients in the retail, banking, and energy industries. He co-leads the firm’s Scotland disputes practice alongside Craig Neilson. Fiona MacGregor is a solicitor advocate with extensive experience in handling insolvent tenants, break notices, and dilapidations.
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‘Philip Knight is commercially astute and understands what is required from the court process.’
‘Fiona McGregor has particularly stood out not only for her expertise, but the way she has added value to transactions through positive challenge and a clear way forward.’
‘The Dentons litigation team tailors advice and looks beyond the instruction for other ways they can add value to transactions. They have a broad range of experience and always provide work to a high standard and ensure availability of resource.’
‘Philip Knight leads a strong practice.’
‘Philip Knight is highly personable and an excellent litigator.’
‘Practical and commercial mindset. ’
‘Great experience and quick response times.’
Key clients
- Abrdn
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport
- JD Wetherspoon
- John Lewis Partnership
- M & G Real Estate
- Marks & Spencer
- Network Rail
- Peel Retail Developments
- Redevco
- Royal Mail Group
Work highlights
Instructed to defend Network Rail in a claim for compensation for £10m following compulsory acquisition of part of the Millennium Hotel, which has been lodged by the hotel's owners in the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
Advised TSB on its dilapidations liabilities under the leases of various branches in Scotland.
Instructed by JD Wetherspoon in relation to court proceedings at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court to enforce the landlord's repairing obligations under a lease of a public house in Rivergate Shopping Centre, Irvine.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philip Knight; Craig Neilson; David Payton; Louisa Caswell
Other key lawyers
Fiona Macgregor