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Susan Law
Director

Professional experience

Susan is a Director in the Commercial Property group. She has developed particular strength in advising developers and lenders in the acquisition and security of development sites, dealing with site assembly, servicing issues, the creation of title conditions and development documentation. She also ensures a seamless transition to onward sales, providing practical input in relation to conveyancing aspects. Most recently Susan has been acting for a substantial landowner in the Highlands in relation to an option agreement which has led to one of the first major planning applications in the Highlands.

Working closely with developers has provided Susan with experience in planning law and she has acted for objectors to both Edinburgh Tram Line 2 and the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link in relation to compulsory purchase threats. Her experience in planning and development has also allowed her to provide key input on renewable deals, having been involved in transactions for both the development of wind farms and biomass.

Susan also acts for landlords and tenants in lease transactions and has, as a result, built up particular expertise in the franchising sector and advises on all related property matters including leasing. She appreciates the bespoke nature of a franchised business and one of her clients operates seven successful Pizza Hut franchises in Scotland. Susan also advises franchises and more general clients in the hospitality and leisure sector on the property requirements associated with Liquor Licensing. She understands these intricacies having acted for Martin Wishart and Tony Singh on licensed property matters.

Credential highlights

• Acting for a wide range of clients including residential and commercial developers and private land owners.
• Acquisition of development sites for an award-winning residential house-builder and drafting of all development documentation for successful onwards sales.
• Over eight years’ experience in acting for institutional lenders on all aspects of security work, including corporate support for business acquisition and disposal transactions.
• Involved in the sales of numerous properties at auction, involving the drafting of Articles of Roup and dealing with the auction system in Scotland and national auctioneers, including the disposal of portfolio of properties at auction in London for a Guernsey-based investment company.
• Negotiating and drafting a complex acquisition and lease structure for multi-occupancy business parks for New Park, a leading developer of Science and Technology Parks.
• Tutors for the WS Society on the Professional Competence Course for trainee solicitors.