Alison is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Real Estate team advising in a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including investment acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing and development. She has a keen interest in the retail and leisure sector, and has experience acting for a variety of retail and food and drinks clients with a presence in the Scottish market.
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