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Derek Nash
Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial Property
Phone
0131 656 5734
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
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About Derek
Derek is a Partner and Head of our Commercial Property group.
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, pension funds, corporate occupiers, retailers, 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 is well respected within the Scottish property sector and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every transaction.
Expertise
Highlights
- Lead adviser to the RNIB having worked with them for nearly 20 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 private trust in a significant investment 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.
- Acted in the investment sale at a multi-let office investment in central Glasgow. The deal successfully completed in a two week period from start to finish.
- Derek is recognised by Chambers and Partners: A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors 2019 as a notable practitioner. He is also recommended in the Legal 500 2019.
"Clients say: "He has provided expert knowledge, advice and guidance to our organisation. He has managed our property account to the highest standards.""
Chambers UK: A Client's guide to the UK legal profession
News & Insights
From the team
news 6 December 2019
Kenny Gray, Partner in our Commercial Property team has outlined a series of measures which can give small businesses a fighting chance of success
news 27 November 2019
Business Insider published this article exploring the increasing access to new sources of funding for commercial property investment and development by Gavin Buchan
news 4 November 2019
We are delighted to announce the promotion of three lawyers in our Commercial Property, Personal Injury and Rural teams
news 20 August 2019
Fiona Linklater, Director in our Commercial Property team assisted corporate advisers HNH Group with its office lease in Edinburgh
news 19 February 2019
Derek Nash, Alastair Goodman, Gavin Buchan and John Bett of our commercial teams are looking forward to attending MIPIM, the global property trade show
news 19 November 2018
Our Commercial Property team helped secure new property for St Columba’s Hospice to set up its first shop and community hub in East Lothian
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