Alan is a Senior Associate based in our Edinburgh office, working jointly within the Housebuilding, Renewable Energy, and Agriculture and Rural Business teams.
Joining our team in January 2019 from a background in rural property, Alan now acts for landowners and developers in relation to all aspects of commercial and rural property transactions, including in particular; the acquisition and disposal of development sites and properties; development financing and general security work; the acquisition and disposal of farm and estate land and salmon fishings; and advising on agricultural tenancies and other rural matters. Alan also advises on general real estate matters including servitudes and title conditions.
Alan previously tutored a number of undergraduate courses including Land Law at the University of Aberdeen.
Related Insights
Error.
No results.

Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series
30/10/2025 - Online webinar
A ten-module online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge and skills around the different stages of an energy project lifecycle.

The plan is in: Scotland’s strategy to combat the housing emergency
30/09/2025
In September 2025, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Housing Emergency Action Plan. Here, we outline the key provisions most relevant to the housebuilding sector.

Retention reform: what it means for housebuilders
30/09/2025
Here, we consider the current proposals for retention reform and what this could mean for the housebuilding sector.
{name}
{properties.pageSummary}
{properties.eventName}
{properties.pageDate|date:dd/MM/yyyy}{properties.shortDescription}
{properties.headline}
{properties.pageDate|date:dd/MM/yyyy}
{properties.shortDescription}