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Ruairidh McKillop

Solicitor

Ruairidh McKillop is a dual-qualified commercial real estate solicitor, having qualified in England & Wales and Scotland, based in our Central London office. He joined RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) in March 2025 and works closely with Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate, Brinda Granthrai.

Ruairidh brings extensive experience in renewable energy, rural and commercial real estate law. Having successfully represented a broad range of clients, including landowners, tenants, developers and corporations, he is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the London property market with a fresh perspective and a strong commercial mindset.

His expertise spans acquisitions, sales, and leasing of diverse property types, from industrial estates and office buildings to development land and high-value rural assets such as farms, forests, islands and large estates. His deep understanding of commercial real estate transactions, coupled with his ability to negotiate and draft bespoke legal agreements, including leases, option agreements, deeds of servitude, and variations, ensures he delivers practical, results-driven advice.

Ruairidh McKillop offers innovative solutions. His client-first approach and strategic insights help businesses and individuals align their property investments with long-term commercial objectives, ensuring a smooth transition and success in a competitive market.

Bachelor of Laws, LLB, University of Dundee (2020)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Dundee (2021)
Solicitor of Scotland (Admitted 2022)
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 2025)

Languages English

Expertise

Commercial real estate

Commercial real estate work includes:

  • Acquisitions
  • Alterations
  • Assignments
  • Dilapidations
  • Disposals
  • Enforcement of covenants
  • Financing
  • Guarantees
  • Lease renewals and negotiations
  • Licences
  • Licensed premises
  • Mortgages and charges
  • Occupation
  • Options
  • Portfolio management
  • Possession
  • Qualifying long-term agreements
  • Registration
  • Rent deposits
  • Rent reviews
  • Restrictive covenants
  • SDLT
  • Security
  • Service charges
  • Terminations and variations
Renewable energy

Renewable energy work includes:

  • Access agreements
  • Acquisitions
  • Battery storage
  • Compensatory planting
  • Consent to change of control
  • Disposals
  • Hydro-schemes
  • Lease extensions
  • Maintenance
  • On-shore wind farms
  • Option and lease agreements
  • Option notices
  • Registration of land and agreements
  • Reports on title
  • Resumptions
  • Solar
  • Substations
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