Richard is regarded as one of the leading commercial real estate lawyers in Scotland and is highly-rated in all the legal directories.
He is ranked in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame and band 1 in Chambers & Partners UK which notes:
Richard gives a fantastic level of service and is highly responsive and experienced.
Chambers UK, 2027
Reliable, efficient and professional, I know I can trust Richard to handle our matters.
Chambers UK, 2027
He is one of the strongest lawyers in real estate.
Chambers UK, 2027
He is also described by market commentators as a “standout, commercial guy” and a practitioner with “a very good strong practice,” who is “good to deal with”.”
He specialises in the areas of real estate investment and commercial real estate development, and is regularly sought out to assist English and international firms on cross-border and international deals with a Scottish commercial real estate element. He is dual-qualified under Scots and English law.
Richard Rennie stands out for his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, concise, and commercially focused advice. He quickly understands our objectives and consistently provides pragmatic solutions that balance legal risk with commercial realities. He is highly responsive, dependable under pressure, and particularly effective when working to tight transaction deadlines. His understanding of the commercial drivers behind our business ensures his advice is always practical and outcome-focused.
Legal 500, 2027
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