United Kingdom - Scotland • Private client
Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Davidson Chalmers Stewart has particular strength in farm diversification projects and is regularly instructed by farmers, investors, landowners and commercial food producers. Andy Drane leads the team, which also advises on business management, regulatory compliance and contentious matters. The team has recently seen increased activity in work related to carbon sequestering and carbon credits. Director Louise Jones handles lending matters, while director Henrietta Macpherson has particular expertise in sporting matters. Andrew McDonald left for Burness Paull LLP in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘DCS has a very sound grasp of the sector, including the various issues and opportunities around it. The firm's knowledge and network, particularly in renewable energy, helps their clients' decision making.’
‘Andy Drane is exceptional in the time he gives to understand the client's needs and to anticipate upcoming challenges.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the sector. Swift and attentive on all aspects and agreements.’
‘Andy Drane and his team are always on hand and ready to help.’
Key clients
- Alex Brewster & Sons Limited
- AFP Assets Limited
- Cambusmore Estates Ltd
- Charlesfield Farms Limited
- John P Gray & Son
- McMaster Consortium of Farmers
- RT Overseas Settlement
- Woodland Renewables Limited
Work highlights
- Advised a large family farming partnership on the dissolution of its business and the distribution of farm assets to former partners. This included addressing contentious inter-partner issues without the need to resort to litigation.
- Advising a landowner in negotiating legal contracts for the creation of a 400MW battery storage scheme for the storage of electricity generated from renewable sources. This included the restructuring of various family trusts and arrangements to secure income streams into the future.
- Advising Cambusmore Estates Ltd on the sale of Cambusmore Estate. This includes the sale of fishing and sporting rights, the transfer of various renewable energy option agreements and the transfer of a carbon credit forestry planting scheme.