Best Development Sector Solicitors in Edinburgh

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    In Scotland, development work sits within the planning regime administered by Scottish planning authorities, with proceedings in sheriff courts or the Court of Session. A solicitor handles planning applications, planning conditions, and development contributions, and negotiates related legal agreements such as planning obligations under Scots law, title diligence, and related property securities, liaising with the pursuer or defender in a Scotland-specific legal framework and ensuring alignment with statutory planning practice and procedure.

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    Watermans

    4.9 1,531 Reviews

    95 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (48)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (29)Investment purchases and Buy to Let (12)

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    Scullion LAW

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    4.9 3,221 Reviews

    72 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (35)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (11)Commercial mortgages (8)

    Gemma Miller Leads the Development Sector team Gemma Miller Director and Head of the Property Law department 5.0 from 21 client reviews
    Conor Greenan Works with Conor Greenan
    “Connor has communicated at every stage and kept us full informed. Any issues have been raised and closed out before they became a problem to the sale. He is clear and precise in his execution of his plan for completion. Great job well done. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Conor Greenan
    • clear communication
    • fast responses
    • highly professional
    • Speaks
    • The Law Society of ScotlandChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Legal 500 2026Accredited specialist Family law
    Free initial advice
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    Gilson Gray LLP

    4.4 5,445 Reviews

    291 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (150)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (82)Commercial mortgages (16)

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    Harper Macleod LLP

    4.7 1,061 Reviews

    47 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (32)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (6)

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    Higgs LLP - Edinburgh

    4.9 721 Reviews

    67 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Commercial Leases (26)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (26)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (7)

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    HF Limited

    4.7 409 Reviews

    1 Development Sector review

    8

    Lindsays LLP

    4.6 629 Reviews

    16 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)

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    Balfour + Manson LLP

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    4.9 522 Reviews

    12 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (4)Rights of way issues (3)

    What Development Sector clients highlight

    • supportive
    • compassionate
    • professional
    • clear communication

    4.9 from 522 client reviews

    • The Law Society of ScotlandAccredited specialist Personal injury lawAccredited specialist Family lawAccredited specialist Medical negligence law
    Free initial advice
    10

    Shakespeare Martineau Llp

    4.8 409 Reviews

    18 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (10)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (5)

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    Thorntons Solicitors

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    4.9 3,738 Reviews

    14 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (9)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (6)

    What Development Sector clients highlight

    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 3,738 client reviews

    • Family LawFamily MediationChildren LawImmigration Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
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    McEwan Fraser Legal

    4.9 2,634 Reviews

    107 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (69)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (47)Investment purchases and Buy to Let (3)

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    Thompsons

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    4.8 2,569 Reviews

    What Development Sector clients highlight

    • Kept me updated
    • Very professional
    • Excellent communication
    • Approachable and friendly

    4.8 from 2,569 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Personal InjuryThe Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice

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    We have ranked 54 law firms for Development Sector in Edinburgh, listed in order on this page.

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