Commercial Property
Phone
0131 656 5734
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
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Derek is a Partner and Head of our Commercial Property Team.
Derek advises on a wide range of property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development, commercial leasing and investment deals. His client base includes developers, lenders, corporate occupiers, retailers, investors and charities and is engaged in sectors as diverse as office investments, serviced apartments, logistics and warehousing, development land and children's nurseries.
His clients include EG Group, Steer Automotive, Brake Bros, RNIB, Well Pharmacies and RRH.
He is well respected within the Scottish property sector and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every transaction.
"Derek Nash understands us well as an organisation and what we are trying to achieve. Also, his response times and knowledge are impeccable."
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