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Real estate leader shaping Scotland’s development deals

I head Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office and lead on complex real estate transactions across Scotland and the UK. My work spans commercial development, residential housebuilding, PRS/BTR, and renewable energy. I act for developers, landowners, funders and investors, managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering layered legal advice across corporate, finance, tax and property matters.

Before joining Shoosmiths, I served as Land and Legal Director at a national housebuilder, gaining hands-on experience in site appraisal, cashflow modelling and funding. I’ve advised on the structuring and delivery of PRS funds and REITs, and have deep expertise in Islamic finance and Sharia’h-compliant real estate transactions. My renewables work includes onshore wind, solar PV, hydro, AD and biomass projects.

I’m a member of the Law Society of Scotland and contribute to Shoosmiths’ Living Sector strategy. Clients value my deal-driven approach and ability to find innovative solutions that get transactions over the line.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
Barry lead the legals on a complex acquisition of a major HQ office building in Scotland. From inception to completion I found the service provided by Barry to be of the highest quality but more importantly Barry completely understood the needs of his client and was able to successfully satisfy them. I strongly recommend Barry and will be using him at the next available opportunity. Barry is a 'dealmaker' and an asset when around the negotiating table, always finding the answer to complex property matters, providing innovative solutions that are aimed at getting 'the deal done' to everyone's satisfaction. Barry is an excellent solicitor who has always responded quickly, providing documentation that is first class.
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Resolving real estate life-cycle disputes
Real estate disputes team
From lease renewals to land rights, we help clients resolve real estate disputes efficiently, protect investments, and move forward with assurance.
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