Scott is a Partner in the Real Estate team, advising on all aspects of commercial property law. His practice focuses on landlord and tenant matters, asset management, acquisitions, disposals, and secured lending. Clients value his deep sector expertise across energy, healthcare, retail, and logistics and his pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
Energy & Renewables
Scott has extensive experience advising private landowners on renewable energy projects, including solar schemes, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and innovative technologies such as data server heat. He is skilled in negotiating complex provisions around reinstatement security, revenue-based rent structures, funder protection clauses and direct agreements.
Recent work includes:
- Multi-site solar Option/Leases across the UK (traditional planning and NSIP routes)
- A 49.9MW BESS site with Option exchanged within 10 days of Heads of Terms
- Solar elements of a hydrogen plant in South Wales
- Multi-site wayleaves and easements for grid connectivity
- Advising on a renewable energy proposal involving data server heat for a Welsh Housing Association
Healthcare
Scott previously served as in-house counsel for one of the UK’s largest privately owned healthcare providers. His experience spans acquisitions, lettings, disposals and portfolio management.
Highlights include:
- 40,000 sq. ft office letting to a government healthcare body in Cardiff
- Acquisition and asset management of a 38-acre Medical, Health & Wellbeing parc in West Wales
- Lease grants and disposals for a major care provider
- Review of GP occupational leases for investor landlords
- Acting for NHS Trusts on property portfolio matters
- Corporate support for a Welsh Housing Association divesting care home assets
Retail
Scott advises both landlords and tenants in the retail sector, including:
- High street leasing for a major British retailer across its UK portfolio
- Leasing of a first site in Dorset for a franchisee of a major British retailer
- Portfolio management for a professional landlord with assets across South Wales
Logistics
With prior in-house experience at a UAE-based port operator, Scott brings valuable insight into logistics and industrial property matters.
Key mandates include:
- Advising on energy and property issues related to port operations
- Acquisition of warehousing and fulfilment centre leases for a US-based tech company
- Real estate support for a global engineering firm based in North West England
Secured Lending
Scott acts for both borrowers and lenders, including government bodies focused on affordable housing. He is experienced in preparing London Certificates of Title and navigating complex lending structures.
Commercial Insight & Leadership
Scott’s in-house experience in both the UK and UAE gives him a unique commercial perspective. He recently completed his MBA, further enhancing his strategic and business acumen.
He also serves as Vice-Chairman of a UK-based charity responsible for managing a diverse asset portfolio—including property, investments and a trading subsidiary. Under his leadership, the charity awarded approximately £300,000 in grants in FYE2025 to support initiatives in South Wales.
Approach
Scott is committed to delivering commercially sound, future-proof property solutions. His cross-sector expertise, in-house experience, and strategic mindset make him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex real estate landscapes.