Corporate Occupiers

MFMac’s market-leading team supports corporate occupiers across every stage of the property lifecycle – trusted by global banks, FTSE firms and iconic brands for strategic, commercially focused advice.

Trusted by global brands, built for corporate occupiers

At MFMac, we don’t just advise corporate occupiers – we partner with them. With one of Scotland’s largest and most experienced real estate teams, we bring deep sector knowledge, commercial insight and a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach to every stage of your property lifecycle.

From acquisition to exit, we have supported global banks, FTSE-listed firms and household brands like Volkswagen and Stagecoach – delivering strategic, responsive legal solutions that align with your business goals.

Corporate space, strategic edge

At MFMac, we understand the unique pressures and priorities of corporate occupiers. Our Real Estate team offers strategic, commercially focused legal advice tailored to occupiers’ operational needs.
Whether negotiating complex lease agreements, managing property portfolios or advising on acquisitions and disposals, we bring deep sector knowledge and a proactive, solutions-driven approach. We work with a broad mix of clients across the real estate sector, delivering sharp, efficient and commercially focused advice at every stage of the property lifecycle. Our track record speaks to our ability to move quickly, add value and get deals done.
Case Study

Transforming timeless space

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. The building, which comprises approximately 35,000ft² across seven storeys, including the lower ground, ground and five upper levels, was redeveloped in 1992. 

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MFMac offers a superb property service, being attentive to all issues with a level of service from all individuals. Excellent quality and reliability at a cost-effective budget.

Legal 500

The main difference between this firm and the rival businesses is their reliable availability and consistency of advice at a high-quality level.

Legal 500

Very experienced team that provides sound and proactive advice.

Legal 500

The team has an in-depth knowledge of Scots real estate law and is always very responsive.

Legal 500

They are highly skilled in property matters and highly responsive when required.

Chambers and Partners

All staff members provide clear and concise information.

Chambers and Partners

The team is super responsive and always reliable.

Chambers and Partners

End-to-end legal expertise for occupiers

At MFMac, we deliver integrated legal support to corporate occupiers. Our multi-disciplinary team advises on every stage of the property lifecycle – from acquisition and development to operational delivery and disposal – ensuring compliance, minimising risk and resolving issues swiftly. 

  • Planning and environmental

    Our Planning and Environmental Law team delivers sharp, commercially aligned advice to corporate occupiers navigating Scotland’s complex planning landscape. We support clients through every stage of major infrastructure and regeneration projects – securing permissions, managing appeals, ensuring environmental compliance and resolving land remediation challenges.

    Whether advising on contentious disputes or steering non-contentious strategy, we bring deep sector knowledge and a proven track record in Scotland’s most high-profile developments.

  • Employment

    We provide pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice to corporate occupiers across the property lifecycle. Whether navigating TUPE implications, managing workforce transitions during relocations or addressing day-to-day HR challenges, our team offers clear, tailored guidance that helps occupiers stay compliant, minimise risk and maintain operational continuity.

    We work closely with clients to align employment strategies with their broader property and business objectives, ensuring legal support is both proactive and commercially effective.

  • Construction

    Our team helps corporate occupiers manage construction risk with confidence – from procurement through to project completion. Our team advises on contract strategy, risk allocation, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, ensuring your developments stay on track and aligned with your commercial objectives.

    Whether you're fitting out a new HQ, expanding logistics capacity or redeveloping operational space, we provide integrated legal support that anticipates issues, safeguards timelines and protects long-term asset value.

  • Dispute resolution

    We help corporate occupiers resolve real estate disputes quickly, strategically and with minimal disruption to operations. Whether it’s a lease disagreement, construction claim or professional negligence issue, our Litigation team works hand-in-hand with our real estate lawyers to protect your commercial interests.

    We focus on early, cost-effective resolution – through negotiation, mediation or litigation – always guided by what best serves your business goals and keeps your projects moving forward.

Our real estate experts with a focus on corporate occupiers

With a cross-disciplinary team, our legal offering is agile enough to handle any real estate deal.

  • Alan Stewart

    Partner

    Alan leads on strategic real estate matters for corporate occupiers, advising on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management.

  • Gillian Campbell

    Partner

    Gillian provides tailored legal support to corporate occupiers across complex leasing, development and asset management projects.

  • Michael Ramsay

    Partner

    Michael is a longstanding and trusted adviser to some of the firm's key occupier clients and provides them with strategic and commercial advice in addition to a wealth of legal expertise. Michael leads a large and experienced team, he is ranked by Chambers and has dealt with significant real estate projects for occupier clients: "Michael Ramsay is a pleasure to deal with. He always provides practical solutions to any issues."

  • Nicole Cook

    Partner

    Nicole supports corporate occupiers with leasing, acquisitions and property management across a range of commercial sectors.

  • Amy Entwistle

    Partner

    Amy brings over two decades of experience in guiding occupiers through complex property transactions with clarity and pragmatism.

  • Kelsey Gibson

    Partner

    Kelsey delivers strategic leasing and development advice to major occupiers, combining deep sector knowledge with a track record of high-value, time-sensitive transactions.

  • Mark Quinn

    Partner

    Mark supports corporate occupiers with portfolio management and finance-driven property strategies, drawing on extensive experience across development, investment and PFI projects.

  • Sandra Hunter

    Partner

    Sandra provides commercially focused advice to occupiers across development, leasing and portfolio transactions, with specialist insight into renewables and regeneration projects.

  • Helen McGrath

    Legal Director

    Helen works closely with corporate occupiers on real estate matters including lease management and property strategy.

  • Mark Colquhoun

    Legal Director

    Mark supports corporate occupiers on commercial leasing, acquisitions and asset management across Scotland.

  • Mimi Stewart

    Legal Director

    Mimi brings deep expertise to corporate occupiers with construction-related real estate matters, including development agreements and project delivery.

  • Hamish Campbell

    Legal Director

    Hamish advises occupiers on acquisitions, disposals and leasehold portfolio management, with a focus on infrastructure and operational efficiency across Scotland.

  • Emma Carmichael-Stewart

    Legal Director

    Emma advises occupiers on finance, development and energy-linked property matters, helping clients future-proof their estates through innovative legal solutions.

  • Ryan Mitchell

    Senior Solicitor

    Ryan supports corporate occupiers with asset management and distressed property strategies, combining real estate and insolvency expertise to protect operational interests.

  • Joshua Gray

    Senior Solicitor

    Joshua advises occupiers on acquisitions, disposals and leasing, with additional experience in supporting corporate transactions and build-to-rent schemes.

  • Adam Loose

    Senior Solicitor

    Adam works with multinational occupiers to manage complex leasing and estate documentation, ensuring operational alignment across large property portfolios.

Cross-Border and International Services

Local experts, international reach

MFMac combines deep Scottish market insight with sharp commercial acumen to advise corporate occupiers across the UK and beyond. Our team delivers strategic legal support on leasing, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management – helping multinationals enter the Scottish market and enabling local corporates to scale with confidence. 

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