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Real Estate: £10 million and above - Scotland
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a strong investment and portfolio management practice with additional development expertise, including large-scale residential and commercial schemes. The team regularly acts for a number of substantial retailers, with frequent instruction on transactions relating to notable properties in Scottish city centres. It is also equipped to handle the finance aspects of property transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised on Scottish assets and due diligence in connection with Wm Morrison Supermarkets' £220 million sale and leaseback transaction with asset manager ICG.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas Lamb
1
Douglas Lamb
1
Band 1

Douglas Lamb is a highly respected property practitioner offering expertise in development and investment matters, including urban regeneration schemes and several other high-profile projects.

"Douglas is an experienced and clever lawyer."

"Douglas Lamb is one of the cleverest people I have met. He is easy to deal with, but by no means a pushover."

Chris McLeish
4
Chris McLeish
4
Band 4

Chris McLeish is an experienced practitioner with substantial knowledge of commercial property investment, including acquisitions and development financings.

"Chris is an exceptional lawyer and a great communicator. He offers first-rate client support."

Kelsey Gibson
4
Kelsey Gibson
4
Band 4

Kelsey Gibson is noted for her handling of commercial and residential development projects, as well as sophisticated landlord and tenant work. Her clients include major retailers and other large corporate occupiers.

"Kelsey Gibson is professional, knowledgeable and always available."

Michael Ramsay
5
Michael Ramsay
5
Band 5

As head of real estate at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, Michael Ramsay is a valued adviser to clients, with notable strength in transactional mandates, acting for both buyers and sellers. He is also experienced in handling real estate matters arising after M&A deals, including title and lease issues.

"Michael Ramsay is a pleasure to deal with. He always provides practical solutions to any issues."

"Michael is calm, collected and super knowledgeable. He puts things into layman's terms and translates things for me into ways that I understand."

"Michael is a delight to deal with and he is always readily available."

Sarah Jack
Sarah Jack
Associates to watch

Sarah Jack is an associate who assists on all manner of real estate transactions and development matters. Her client base includes property investors, landlords, tenants and national retailers.

"Sarah Jack is outstanding. Her responses are swift and professional."

"Sarah Jack is good with clients."

Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Real Estate

Douglas Lamb
1
Douglas Lamb
1
Band 1
Chris McLeish
4
Chris McLeish
4
Band 4
Kelsey Gibson
4
Kelsey Gibson
4
Band 4
Michael Ramsay
5
Michael Ramsay
5
Band 5
Sarah Jack
Sarah Jack
Associates to watch

Members

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Amar Wali

Amy Entwistle

Brian Macfarlane

John Gallagher

Michael Ramsay

Rory Alexander

Suzanne Hardie

Clients

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Crucible Developments

Deutsche Bank

Fordell Estates Limited

Geek Retreat

Patrizia

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Riverside Capital

Shareholders of Scotbet

Stewart Milne Group

Taylor Wimpey

Vastint B.V

Industries

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Build to Rent

Hospitality

Leisure

Logistics

Offices

Residential

Retail