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Providing clear, solutions driven advice in real estate transactions across the UK

I am a dual-qualified Principal Associate in the Real Estate team based in Edinburgh. With over 15 years of experience,  I deliver solutions driven legal advice in connection with real estate transactions throughout the UK.

My expertise spans acting for landlords, tenants and funders on assets and transactions across Scotland, England and Wales.  I have advised secured lenders on a several significant transactions, including cross-border and UK-wide refinancing deals.  I also have experience acting for clients within the living and energy sectors, and often provide real estate support on corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of UK corporate entities.

With a proactive and collaborative approach to client goals,  I am committed to delivering clear, strategic advice tailored to clients’ commercial objectives, efficiently and effectively.  I have also taken a keen interest in training and mentoring junior lawyers throughout my career, reflecting my  dedication to the development of the team and the legal talent of the future.

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