Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(0131) 247 1000Chambers Review
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has in-depth understanding of the sale and purchase of rural properties, lease matters and agricultural tenancies. The firm houses specialists who are adept at dealing with sporting rights, crofting matters and renewable energy projects. It covers associated aspects of rural property for clients, including next generation and tax planning.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised the Scottish Wildlife Trust on matters relating to its rural property and estates operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts are extremely knowledgeable, professional, skilled and hard-working. They are all exceptional and a delight to work with."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. They're a very personable team who are happy to explain matters clearly."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts are always able to provide a vast range of knowledge, and are quick and easy to work with."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts are extremely knowledgeable, professional, skilled and hard-working. They are all exceptional and a delight to work with."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. They're a very personable team who are happy to explain matters clearly."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts are always able to provide a vast range of knowledge, and are quick and easy to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Barclay is adept at advising landowners, farmers, charities and rural businesses on agricultural and rural property issues. He is particularly highlighted for his experience in title matters, estate management and crofting law.
"Matthew is knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient."
"Matthew is sharp in mind and reactiveness, and very commercially astute, while having a kindly nature and emotional intelligence."
"Matthew is very approachable and explains everything very clearly and concisely. He has a great understanding of his agricultural clients' needs and delivers great results for them."
Gail Watt is a director at Morton Fraser MacRoberts who advises on rural transactions and estate matters.
"Gail is a joy to work with - always upbeat, switched on and utterly professional."
"Gail is clear, straightforward, knowledgeable and efficient. It is an excellent experience working with Gail."
"Gail is a top-class professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Scotland
Members
Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Clients
Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Scottish Mines Restoration Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust
South of Scotland Enterprise
The Scottish Ministers