Morton Fraser’s commercial real estate team secures panel appointment

Morton Fraser has been named as the provider of legal services in Scotland for self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider Rowanmoor, part of the Embark Group.

The appointment will see Morton Fraser’s property in pensions team sit on the panel of solicitors for Rowanmoor and provide commercial real estate legal advice for SIPPs in Scotland, with the arrangement commencing in April 2018.

Fergus McDiarmid, partner and property in pensions team lead, said: “Rowanmoor is a highly respected SIPP provider in the UK and we’re thrilled to be appointed to provide legal advice in Scotland.

“We act for a large number of SIPP providers and have seen significant growth in client demand for this specialist expertise over the past few years.

“Our team has over 15 years’ experience and prides itself on helping the industry and its members navigate the commercial real estate market with clarity and commercial judgement. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Rowanmoor.”

Lucy Matthews, managing director, Rowanmoor added: “Morton Fraser’s expertise and experience in pensions and commercial property in Scotland has been key in the appointment and we look forward to getting started with Fergus and his team.”