At MFMac, we help developers across Scotland tackle planning, land assembly, financing and construction risks. From urban regeneration to infrastructure projects, our Real Estate team provides local insight and full legal support to unlock complex sites, speed up delivery and safeguard long-term value – so you can build with confidence in a competitive market.

Shaping Scotland’s built future

Scotland is evolving, and so is its built environment. At MFMac, we’re proud to be at the forefront of real estate development across the country, advising on transformative projects that shape communities, drive investment and support economic growth.

From urban regeneration and mixed-use schemes to logistics hubs and commercial expansions, our team delivers strategic legal support that aligns with your development goals. With deep local insight and national reach, we help clients unlock opportunity and navigate complexity – every step of the way.

Legal expertise that builds Scotland’s future

MFMac advises on every stage of the development lifecycle – from site acquisition and planning to construction, finance and asset management. Our strength lies in delivering commercially focused, sector-specific advice across commercial, residential, mixed-use and regeneration projects.

We act for developers, investors, corporate occupiers and public bodies, with a track record that includes landmark deals for clients. 

Whether navigating complex planning issues or structuring high-value transactions, we help clients unlock opportunity and deliver with confidence.

Proven capabilities

MFMac provides specialist legal support across the full development lifecycle – from site acquisition and planning to construction, finance and value realisation. 

Our real estate development experts

With a team acting for developers, investors, corporate occupiers and public bodies, our legal offering is large enough to handle any real estate deal.

  • John McQuillan

    Partner

    John advises on all aspects of real estate development, including site acquisition, planning and complex transactional structuring.

  • Suzanne Hardie

    Partner

    Suzanne is a trusted adviser to commercial developers, guiding complex office and mixed-use projects from acquisition through planning, construction and delivery. 

  • Chris McLeish

    Partner

    Chris brings extensive experience in real estate development, supporting clients through the lifecycle of projects. In the past 12 months, he has supported clients through major development projects in the office, logistics and PBSA sectors.

  • Michael Ramsay

    Partner

    Michael has extensive experience in development projects having acted for both developers and end users for over 25 years. He acted in the acquisition of the Heartlands site, one of Europe's largest brownfield projects in 2016 and is retained since in dealing with development platform disposals and infrastructure issues. Ranked by Chambers, clients comment that "Michael is especially good when the going gets tough."

  • Kenneth Carruthers

    Partner

    Ken supports real estate development clients with dispute resolution and risk management across complex construction and property matters.

  • Lisa Marijuán

    Partner

    Lisa advises on the corporate structuring and commercial contracts underpinning real estate development and investment transactions.

  • Jonathan Seddon

    Partner

    Jonny specialises in construction law and advises developers on procurement, contract negotiation and project delivery for major real estate developments.

  • Cameron Greig

    Legal Director

    Cameron brings deep expertise in commercial development, advising clients on complex litigation matters that underpin high-value property transactions and strategic real estate investments.

  • Amar Wali

    Partner

    Amar has extensive experience advising residential developers, local authorities and lenders on complex site acquisitions, disposals and development funding for high-profile residential and mixed-use projects.

  • Brian Macfarlane

    Partner

    Brian brings over 15 years’ experience acting for leading residential developers, providing end-to-end legal support on all aspects of property development and housebuilding projects.

  • David McGuire

    Partner

    David is highly experienced in commercial property and development, with a strong track record advising on major hotel, commercial and renewable energy projects across Scotland.

  • Kelsey Gibson

    Partner

    Kelsey specialises in commercial and residential development, investment and leasing, advising major developers, property companies and corporate occupiers on complex and time-sensitive transactions.

  • Mark Quinn

    Partner

    Mark is recognised for his expertise in structuring and delivering complex real estate finance and development transactions across all asset classes, including residential, mixed-use and commercial schemes.

  • Hamish Campbell

    Legal Director

    Hamish advises on all aspects of property development, including land acquisition, site assembly and lease management, supporting developers, banks and corporate occupiers on major projects.

  • Chris Clarkson

    Legal Director

    Chris has particular expertise in commercial development, guiding clients through acquisitions, disposals, property finance and cross-border transactions for high-value projects.

  • John Gallacher

    Consultant

    John brings over 30 years’ experience in real estate, specialising in complex and distressed property development assignments and delivering practical solutions for stakeholders in challenging projects.

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