Gail Watt
Legal DirectorGail is a Legal Director in MFMac's Agricultural Law and Rural Property team. She advises clients on agricultural and rural property matters, as well as renewable energy projects, supporting individuals, families, public sector organisations, charities, partnerships and companies.
Gail has extensive experience advising on the sale and purchase of rural property, including farms and landed estates. She also acts for landowners and developers on renewable energy projects, supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle from inception and financing through to sale, purchase and decommissioning.
Her clients value her approachable, calm and pragmatic manner, as well as her strong commercial focus. She is committed to building trusted relationships and providing practical advice tailored to her clients' objectives.
Gail is Convenor of the Law Society of Scotland's Property and Land Law Reform Sub-Committee and a member of its Energy Law Reform Committee.
She is also a Notary Public and a trustee of the Whitehills Harbour Commissioners.
Gail was recognised as Projects Rising Star of the Year at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards.
New Guide to Fixed Equipment by the Tenant Farming Commissioner
On 6 December, the Tenant Farming Commissioner ("TFC"), Bob Mcintosh, published a guide to help avoid and address disputes between tenant farmers and landlords over the replacement and upkeep of fixed equipment.
What role can peatlands play in ensuring the importance of nature and sustainable land use?
When I hear the word "peat", it immediately conjures images of rural west and northern Scotland. However, it is not that an illiberal a matter. Whilst we are blessed with the largest expanse of blanket bog in the world, peatlands occur in almost every country on Earth and they are estimated to cover 3% of the global land surface.