Morton Fraser MacRoberts Reappointed to Provide Scottish Government with Property Legal Services
The Scottish Government has reappointed Morton Fraser MacRoberts, one of Scotland’s Big Four independent law firms, to provide general property legal services for the next two years. The contract includes the option to extend for a further two years, allowing the firm to continue providing legal advice on land acquisition, sale, management, and disposal of interests in land and property to Scottish and UK Ministers.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a longstanding relationship with the Scottish Government and has worked on several high-profile property transactions in recent years, including leases for the new headquarters of the Scottish Prison Service and Transport Scotland. Lead partner Amy Entwistle expressed excitement about the opportunity to continue providing expert legal advice to the Scottish Government, building upon the firm’s strong relationship as trusted advisers.
With the recent merger of Morton Fraser and MacRoberts, the firm’s property team is well-equipped to deliver first-class service on a wide range of public sector property legal matters. The team has decades of experience advising on high-profile real estate projects across Scotland and the UK, covering property development, investment, real estate finance, planning, environmental issues, and landlord and tenant work.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts is recognized as a leader in the public sector field, with a track record of working with local and national government, local authorities, and other public sector bodies on various legal matters, including procurement, governance, employment, litigation, and property. The firm is looking forward to continuing its relationship with the Scottish Government over the coming years, providing top-notch legal services to support the government’s property portfolio.