Alastair Johnston
Senior Associate, Solicitor AdvocateAlastair is a Senior Associate, Notary Public and Solicitor Advocate within our Litigation Division which is one of the largest and most experienced litigation teams in Scotland.
Alastair has a particular interest and expertise in property litigation and contentious construction matters, particularly in cases involving professional negligence claims against professionals. During Alastair's career he has gained significant experience in sensitive commercial litigation and has successfully represented and advised clients in proceedings in the Sheriff Court, Sheriff Appeal Court, First Tier Tribunal for Scotland, Lands Tribunal for Scotland and the Scottish Land Court. As a Solicitor Advocate Alastair also has rights of audience to appear and represent clients in the Court of Session, the Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Alastair is comfortable working with a broad spectrum of clients and has been a principal point of contact for insurers, SMEs, government bodies, local authorities and private clients in a wide range of disputes.
Alastair is also a member of the Property Litigation Association.
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Factor's duties relating to common repairs affecting private property
The circumstances in this appeal to the Upper Tribunal were quite interesting, and the decision issued at the beginning of March is a warning to homeowners to take careful legal advice in respect of their rights and obligations when encountering common repairs.
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Whose property is it anyway? Legal implications of repossession of heritable property by heritable creditors
With the cost-of-living crisis showing little sign of improvement, a sluggish property market and financial pressure on businesses of various sizes throughout the UK, it is of little wonder that repossession of both commercial and residential property by secured lenders is an all too common occurrence.
