Commercial Property

Trained Balfour & Manson; qualified 1989; assistant Orr MacQueen WS 1990; associate 1992; partner 1995; partner Skene Edwards WS 1999; partner Lindsays 2003.

Derek is a member of the WS Society and Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society.

Derek is a Partner in and Head of the Commercial Property Team which comprises over 30 legal experts. Derek advises on a wide range of property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development, commercial leasing and investment deals. His client base includes commercial and residential developers, corporate occupiers, investors, property entrepreneurs and national charities and he is engaged in sectors as diverse as science and technology parks, retail, new homes, office developments and children's nurseries. Derek is well respected within the Scottish property sector and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every transaction.

Daniel Stewart's and Melville College, Edinburgh; Edinburgh University (1986 LLB Hons; 1987 Dp Leg Prac).