Davidson Chalmers Stewart assists clients engaged in developments, acquisitions, disposals, and leasing across the residential, commercial, and alternative sectors. Promoted to practice head in August 2023, Nicola Scott advises on all aspects of real estate transactions, including the property and financing of renewable energy projects. Managing Partner Andrew Chalmers, the former head of real estate, continues to offer his expertise to domestic and overseas investment funds, developers, and leisure operators. Steven McAllister left the firm in December 2023; Andy Tyler joined in August 2023 from Burness Paull LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘DCS are by far the best firm I have ever dealt with.’

  • ‘Keith Rawlinson was outstanding. Keith went above and beyond and managed to keep us calm at all times.'

  • 'Andrew Chalmers was a complete gentleman.’

  • ‘Good people who are engaged with clients and professional advisors.’

Key clients

  • Balhousie Care Limited
  • Tartan Leisure Limited
  • Stamford Property Investments Limited
  • Green House Holdings
  • Chris Stewart Group
  • Lochay Homes Limited
  • Mansfield Care Limited
  • Safe as Houses Investments plc
  • Art Farm Limited
  • Muir Homes Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised on property and real estate financing matters for Balhousie Care Limited and their parent and subsidiary companies.
  • Acted for the developer of Scotland’s first, inland, artificial surf park including associated leisure and accommodation facilities, now known as Lost Shore Surf Resort.
  • Advised Green House Holdings on the corporate acquisition of a company, incorporated in Jersey, which owns the Lorne Hotel in Glasgow, and advising on the acquisition of the company which owns Cotton House, Cochrane Street, Glasgow.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicola Scott

Other key lawyers

Andrew Chalmers, Gavin Maclean, Bruce Lancaster, Andy Tyler, Keith Rawlinson