Clare Lamond

Previously at DWF, she has over 25 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of real estate work in Scotland.

She provides professional advice to both commercial landlords and tenants on lease acquisitions, renewals, variations and disposals, lease management issues, sub-leases and surrenders.

Paul Mason, partner at WBD, said: “WBD’s real estate practice is one of the largest in the UK and we’re delighted to have someone of Clare’s calibre join our fast-growing Edinburgh office.

“Clare’s proven track record of delivering complex transactions within tight timescales coupled with her strong specialism advising some of the UK’s largest retailers, strongly enhances our offering here in Scotland.”

Ms Lamond added: “I am thrilled to be joining WBD’s Edinburgh office which has grown from strength to strength since it first opened in 2016.

“The firm has an impressive real estate and retail client portfolio, bringing many opportunities to work on very exciting projects in Scotland, the rest of the UK and beyond.”