Lynsay Cargill
PartnerLynsay is a Partner in our Real Estate Litigation team. She helps commercial clients resolve a wide range of property disputes, providing clear, practical advice focused on protecting their interests and achieving the best commercial outcome.
She advises on landlord and tenant disputes, dilapidations, title disputes and compulsory purchase orders. Lynsay regularly represents clients in the Outer and Inner Houses of the Court of Session, including the Commercial Court, as well as the Sheriff Courts and the Lands Tribunal.
Clients value Lynsay’s ability to guide them through complex and difficult cases with clarity. She takes time to explain the legal and commercial position, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions. Her approach combines careful preparation with focused, commercially minded advice on strategy and tactics.
Lynsay chairs the Property Litigation Association’s Scotland Committee and is a member of both the Property Litigation Association and Women in Property. She spoke at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Dilapidations Conference at Hampden in December 2025.
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate
Real Estate Litigation
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Energy & Renewables
Energy & Renewables
Real Estate
Corporate Occupiers
Development
Investment
Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Build to Rent & Student Accommodation
Housebuilding
Property in Pensions
Planning & Environmental Law
Energy
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