Our People

Derek Nash
Partner, Head of Property

Professional experience

Derek is a Commercial Property Partner and is the Head of our Property group which comprises over 30 legal experts.

Derek advises on a wide range of property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development, commercial leasing and investment deals. His client base includes commercial and residential developers, investors and charities and is engaged in sectors as diverse as science and technology parks, retail investment, new homes, office developments and children's nurseries. He acts for New Park Management, Scottish Association for Mental Health, RNIB and Bathstore.com amongst others.

Derek co-leads our franchising group and specialises in lease matters for franchisors and franchisees. He is well respected within the Scottish property sector and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every transaction.

Derek is recognised by the Chambers and Partners 2011 directory as a 'Leader in his Field', in which they state he is "well regarded for his knowledge of real estate transactions and franchising".

Credential highlights

• Lead adviser to the RNIB having worked with them for over 10 years and during that period he has been involved in a number of high profile projects including the acquisition of their Scottish headquarters.
• Acted for a trust in a significant investments deal. This private family trust was a new client win for Lindsays and it acquired, for around £14m, a retail warehouse investment (held on a long lease) in Edinburgh let to Tesco Stores Limited.