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Commercial Property

Development of land and buildings
We act for local developers and target involvement from the earliest possible stage to ensure that overall risk is managed and the most appropriate approach is taken to the development vehicle and contract structures. We work with you through site selection, planning and construction phases. Our experience of project management and secured lending allows us to provide a “hands on” service and to tailor our service to the individual needs of our clients.

Commercial Leasing
We act for a wide range of landlords and tenants and have a detailed understanding of the East Lothian market. Our services include provision of advice on all aspects of commercial leases, sub-leasing, Licenses for Works; Dilapidations and Irritancy; Rent Review Agreements etc.

Business Acquisition/Disposal
We are particularly well suited to act for clients embarking on their first business venture and will dedicate time to discuss general business issues such as marketing, planning and funding.

Property disputes
Working closely with our Court Department, we can advise you on many issues related to title disputes involving matters such as access rights, boundaries, minerals etc.

Purchasing and selling
We provide individually tailored services for our clients on acquiring and disposing of all types of commercial property.

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Corporate & Commercial

We provide a range of corporate and commercial advice to a variety of clients in our local market. We endeavour to tailor advice to the needs of the individual business and we are both pragmatic and personal in delivering the services which include:

  • Commercial Contracts
  • Business structures – partnerships; Joint Ventures; Consortium Agreements
  • Company Formations – Shareholder Agreements
  • Share purchase and sale
  • Franchising
  • Dispute Resolution


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Employment

We act for both employers and employees and provide legal advice in areas such as:

  • Terms and Conditions of Employment
  • Compromise Agreements
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
  • Redundancy


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