Brian Armour leads the practice at TLT, specialising in commercial property transactions, encompassing the sale and acquisition of retail units, factories, and offices. Key team members include Howard Beach, a commercial leasing specialist; Donna Strong, who is active in the retail and leisure sectors; and Andrew McCowan,  who frequently handles investment purchases and sales.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good strength in depth of the real estate team. Always with a commercial approach to matters and a real interest in a positive outcome for the client. ’

  • ‘Howard Beach stands out as commercial, dedicated and always responsive lawyer.’

  • ‘They are experienced and have the ability to find commercial solutions.’

  • ‘Howard Beach and his team have vast experience in commercial property. They understand not only the legal side of property but also the business side of it.’

  • ‘Howard Beach focuses on the task at hand without getting lost in legal issues. He understands complicated family arrangements.'

Key clients

  • Tui
  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Santander plc
  • Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited
  • Q-Park
  • Tapi Carpets and Floors
  • Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited
  • Ashfield Land (Rutherglen) Limited and related companies
  • Leisure Operators
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited
  • Sainsburys Bank Plc

Work highlights

  • Advised Danobe Securities Limited in the purchase of 7 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh.
  • Advised Ashfield Land (Rutherglen) Limited on an agreement for lease between Ashfield Land (Rutherglen) Limited and a Gridserve SPV (Glasgow East Electric Forecourt Ltd) and guaranteed by Gridserve Holdings Limited) in respect of an electric vehicle charging facility and amenity building which will be occupied by retailers/café operators.
  • Advised Ashfield Land (Rutherglen) Limited in the letting of a bespoke facility at TWO74, Cambuslang Road, Glasgow to Topgolf Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brian Armour

Other key lawyers

Howard Beach, Donna Strong, Andrew McCowan