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Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

Decarbonising the Scottish Highlands: A New Era of Community-Led Energy Projects

The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

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16 March 2026 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

By Gavin Merchant, Caitlin Keegan, Fraser Vandal

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

06 March 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Decarbonising the Scottish Highlands: A New Era of Community-Led Energy Projects

By Jack Cuthbertson

The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

03 March 2026 | Time to read: 4 mins

Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

By Kirsten Leckie

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

24 February 2026 | Time to read: 3 mins

Why You Need a Co-Purchase Agreement When Buying a Property in 2026

By Stephen Grant

Buying property together in 2026? A Co‑Purchase Agreement sets expectations, safeguards contributions and reduces future uncertainty.

Arlene Taylor

Legal Director, Commercial Property

Arlene is experienced in all aspects of commercial property transactions.  Arlene acts for clients in a wide range of commercial property transactions including acquisitions and disposals, leasing for both landlords and tenants, and ongoing lease management work.  Arlene acts for a number of retail clients including a global coffee operator, a luxury watch retailer, and a global apparel and footwear company.

Arlene is also experienced in the real estate finance sector acting for funders, borrowers, investors and developers in all aspects of real estate finance.  Arlene acts for clients in relation to refinancing deals and acquisition and development funding.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:


EXPERIENCE:

  • Assisted AMA (Tor 1) Limited with the purchase of property with complex deferred consideration terms, secured planning for development of luxury apartments and townhouses and then refinanced the key development asset in central Edinburgh.

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