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Path of new Land Reform Bill risks being a road to nowhere in Scotland

Learn more about the Scottish Parliament’s Land Reform Bill as it progresses through legislative stages.

The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: What does this mean for housebuilders?

Find out about the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, which proposes a new tax on the construction or conversion of residential property developments.

Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: Consultation

Learn how the Scottish Government is consulting on modernising compulsory purchase laws.

Latest news and insights

29 September 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Path of new Land Reform Bill risks being a road to nowhere in Scotland

By Robert Scott-Dempster

Learn more about the Scottish Parliament’s Land Reform Bill as it progresses through legislative stages.

24 September 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: What does this mean for housebuilders?

By Jenna Wayth

Find out about the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, which proposes a new tax on the construction or conversion of residential property developments.

19 September 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: Consultation

By Colin Hamilton

Learn how the Scottish Government is consulting on modernising compulsory purchase laws.

05 September 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Planning ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025

By David Mowlem

Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025, David Mowlem CTA TEP outlines the potential impacts on Tax.

Property Litigation

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Our experienced team has expertise advising on a broad range of property dispute on behalf of businesses, landowners, commercial landlord and tenants and community groups.  We are actively involved in Sheriff Court, Court of Session, Supreme Court, Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal litigation and our team includes two solicitor advocates and experienced mediators.

Commercial property disputes

We regularly advise on commercial property disputes and are skilled and experienced in disputes between landlord and tenants.  We can also advise on dilapidations and disputes around rent and lease arrangements.  Our clients include commercial landlords and tenants, developers and landowners and we have a particular track record advising on servitudes and rights of access, nuisance and boundary disputes.

Construction disputes

Our team regularly handles defect and warranty claims, claims arising from repudiation and termination of contracts, professional negligence and dilapidations claims are also areas that where we can provide support.

Where disputes arise that cannot be resolved through negotiation, we have extensive experience of arbitration and adjudication, as well as formal litigation in the Court of Session and other commercial courts.

Planning disputes

Our planning team regularly advises organisations, landowners and community groups in relation to planning disputes.  We have particular expertise in relation to judicial review and the planning appeal process and provide clear, pragmatic advise throuhgout.

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The team at Gillespie Macandrew is committed, thorough, and brings a wealth of experience and expertise which inspires confidence. They always make you feel as though you as a client are a priority
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