Our experienced Real Estate team represents blue-chip clients in high-profile transactions across all sectors of private practice. We are also long-established advisers to most of Scotland's main public sector bodies. Our support extends to advising on UK-wide and international deals and matters. In addition, we routinely assist English and international law firms in cross-border transactions.
We were pleased to recently advise Sheet Anchor Investments Limited on securing a new lease at Princes Square by M' Core Property, Glasgow, for Anthropologie — the internationally acclaimed womenswear and lifestyle brand.
Eviction for rent arrears and the test of reasonableness: Upper Tribunal clarifies reasonableness in Mackellar v Carlin.
Since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, Scottish legislators have embarked on a programme of community orientated land reform, with community ownership of property being a key priority. As a result of these changes, communities in Scotland now have fairly significant powers and rights to buy land, although to date these powers and rights have been put to limited use.
UK-listed REITs have had to adapt to shifting ground for some time. Brexit uncertainty, the long decline of retail property and the rapid rise of logistics and industrial assets have all reshaped the market. The latest challenge has been soaring interest rates, which pushed average discounts to NAV to around 24% in 2023 . Now, as economic conditions start to settle, there are early signs of a cautious recovery.
MFMac is advising Clydeside Regeneration Limited on the £250 million Queens Quay Regeneration, transforming the former John Brown shipyard in Clydebank into a vibrant 23-hectare business and residential district. The project involves major remediation and marks a significant renewal of the town centre.
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Acted for David Samuel Properties in respect of the acquisition of the BP HQ, Dyce, Aberdeen, the largest Q1 2024 Office Investment deal in Scotland.
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Apex Hotels Limited is a luxury hotel group based in the United Kingdom. They operate eight luxury hotels across some of the most popular cities, including London, Bath, Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow.
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Acted for BAM Properties Limited and in partnership with Federated Hermes, in relation to a speculative office development at at Capital Square, Morrison Street, in the heart of the Exchange – Edinburgh's commercial district.
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New Clarendon House, on George Street in Edinburgh, is a Category C Listed property situated within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site and the New Town Conservation Area.
Read MoreWe advise across the full real estate landscape, but our depth runs especially deep in corporate occupiers, development, investment and the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. These are areas where our insight, scale and commercial focus consistently deliver results.
We offer integrated support across planning and environmental law, employment matters, construction projects and litigation and dispute resolution.
We are actively engaged in shaping legal and industry standards through leadership roles across several influential organisations. Duncan Osler serves as Chair of the UK Procurement Lawyers Association and is an accredited specialist in procurement law by the Law Society of Scotland, while Rod Munro sits on the UK Committee of the International Project Finance Association (IPFA).
MFMac is a founding member of CBI Scotland’s Infrastructure Working Group, helping influence infrastructure policy and investment across the country. Jonathan Seddon chairs the Real Estate group for Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East within Interlaw, a global legal network. We are also proud members of AMPS, the leading industry body for member-directed pension schemes, which includes professionals from across the legal, financial and real estate sectors.
With a team of 70 dedicated professionals, MFMac’s real estate practice is one of the largest and most experienced in Scotland – offering clients unrivalled depth, sector insight and capacity across every aspect of property law.
Alan has deep real estate expertise advising developers, funds, lenders, retailers and major corporate occupiers on complex development and investment transactions across the UK and internationally.
John advises developers, asset managers and occupiers on acquisitions and disposals across all major asset classes. He helps clients achieve their objectives efficiently and with confidence in complex real estate transactions.
Gillian advises on development, investment and landlord and tenant matters, with experience in the property aspects of major infrastructure and cross-border transactions.
Suzanne specialises in public sector real estate, advising on development, funding and joint ventures.
Fergus specialises in commercial real estate, with particular expertise in property transactions involving SIPP and SSAS structures.
Lisa advises on all aspects of real estate, acting for investors, funders, landlords, tenants and occupiers.
Chris advises on acquisitions, asset management and complex development deals across the commercial property sector.
Kelsey advises on commercial and residential development, investment and leasing, acting for a wide range of corporate and retail clients.
Michael brings a wealth of legal expertise to all aspects of the real estate sector and is the primary and trusted adviser for some of the firm's key clients. He is ranked by Chambers and has received excellent client feedback: "Michael is calm, collected and super knowledgeable. He puts things into layman's terms and translates things for me into ways that I understand."
Nicole advises on commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and refinancing.
With deep expertise in residential development and property finance, Amar advises blue-chip developers, local authorities and major lenders on complex site acquisitions and high-value funding projects across Scotland.
Amy brings over two decades of commercial real estate experience, leading strategic property advice for UK public sector bodies and private clients, with a focus on pragmatic solutions and energy-efficient estate transformation.
Brian is a trusted adviser to leading UK housebuilders and funders, delivering full-cycle legal support on residential developments from site assembly to plot sales with speed, precision and market insight.
Mark combines investment acumen and development expertise to support landlords, banks and corporate occupiers in navigating complex commercial property transactions and lease portfolio management.
Matthew has extensive real estate expertise, with a particular focus on advising landowners, farmers, charities and rural businesses on agricultural and rural property transactions, including title matters, estate management and crofting law.
David delivers strategic legal support across commercial and residential real estate, with a focus on development structuring, investment transactions and occupier solutions for MFMac’s diverse client base.
Hamish advises on strategic acquisitions, disposals and leasehold management for developers, banks and occupiers, with a strong track record in infrastructure-linked real estate across Scotland.
A dual-qualified commercial real estate lawyer, Mark specialises in Scottish investment deals, development projects and occupier transactions, offering pragmatic advice to institutional investors and funds.
Helen specialises in advising institutional investors and developers on complex property transactions, secured lending and asset management, bringing clarity and commercial insight to MFMac’s real estate practice.
Bess brings deep expertise in real estate strategy, guiding senior stakeholders through complex leasing, development, investment and distressed asset decisions with clarity and commercial insight.
