Under the leadership of solicitor advocate Simon Catto, the ‘commercially astute’ disputes practice at Addleshaw Goddard maintains a strong presence in the social housing, retail, and real estate spaces. Solicitor advocate Edward Gratwick is a key member of the team, regularly appearing in the Land Court, Lands Tribunal, Sheriff Court, and Arbitration proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Commercially astute. Clear advice.’

  • ‘Easy to deal with and approachable. Good depth of knowledge.’

  • ‘The team is incredibly helpful, ready to explain complex concepts and procedures in ways that translate into business. ’

  • ‘The team expertly guided us through a series of incredibly complicated procedures, providing crucial advice at many key milestones along the way. Their knowledge of the telecoms sector is vast and their input at every stage enabled the ultimate development to move forward with certainty.’

  • ‘Patrick Campbell-Corcoran and Edward Gratwick provided vital advice. They reacted immediately to emerging issues, dealt effectively with key requirements and were always available for detailed opinions and comprehensive advice.’

  • ‘Engages well with clients and provides clear advice.’

  • ‘Addleshaw Goddard had a varied array of good quality work in all aspects of property litigation and the team has a sound knowledge of the relevant law and potential remedies available to their clients ’

  • ‘Edward Gratwick has a sound understanding of Scottish Property law and gives clients excellent practical advice.'

Key clients

  • Caudwell Properties (108) Limited
  • Unipol Student Homes
  • Ayrshire Housing
  • Highland and Islands Airports Limited
  • Ramsdens Financial Limited
  • Scotland Gas Networks plc
  • SSE PLC
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Campion Homes Limited
  • Sonder Hospitality UK Limited
  • Hazledene House Limited
  • Frankel Property Holdings (5) Limited and Frankel Property Holdings (6) Limited
  • Kelvin KBB Limited
  • Link Group Limited
  • Linstone Housing Association
  • Ferguslie Park Housing Association
  • Primark Stores Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Scotland Gas Networks on issues arising in connection with the location of its underground gas network.
  • Represented Hazledene House Limited in proceedings in the Court of Session to pursue damages arising from the state of condition of one of its properties following termination of lease.
  • Advised Linstone Housing Association on all legal matters in connection with its social housing stock.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Catto

Other key lawyers

Edward Gratwick, Patrick Campbell-Corcoran, Lynsey Walker