Donald Millar

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My clients come to me as a dealmaker who shares their mindset—driven by the same goals in substance and timescale. I deliver responsiveness, transparency, and commerciality, approaching every matter as a detail-driven, completion-focused lawyer. Relationships are at the heart of why I chose law; I anticipate challenges, mitigate red flags, and navigate complexities with clarity and without unnecessary stress.

Donald spent 10 years with Brodies LLP in Edinburgh before joining the commercial property team at Collas Crill LLP.

He is an experienced real estate lawyer with a practice focused on commercial property, development, and finance. He lives and breathes advising on acquisitions and disposals of commercial assets (including complex leasehold structures), large-scale development and infrastructure projects, and real estate financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers.

Donald has particular expertise in the Guernsey market, where he regularly advises on commercial investments and financings, as well as planning, construction, and regulatory aspects of development projects.

He acts for international investors, local businesses, and financial institutions on cross-border matters, including multi-jurisdictional transactions involving offshore structures and commercial property portfolios. Donald combines technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach, helping clients achieve their objectives efficiently and with confidence.

†not admitted in Guernsey and not a member of SW Offshore (Guernsey) LLP

Practice Areas

Finance Real Estate

Client Feedback

“If it’s just a 5 minute catch up or full debrief on a client, Donald always captures the salient points and explains them in layman terms. He is a go-to lawyer.” – Legal 500 client testimonial

“Donald is grounded, down-to-earth, logical and proactive approach continues to be a breath of fresh air. Trying to source pragmatic solutions to any situation that arises and not afraid to take a constructive lead amongst peers to get the deal done” – Legal 500 client testimonial

“I enjoy working with Donald & Michael. They have remarkable tenacity to get the deal over the line and their knowledge in terms of UKRE as well as the offshore jurisdictions proves invaluable in cross border deals.”

“Donald Millar is one of the most proactive property lawyers we employ, which ensures all issues are highlighted at an early stage which allows us to make timely decisions on all property matters” – Legal 500 client testimonial

“Donald Millar is punctual, structured and clear in all communications and advice. A credit to the legal community.”

“Donald’s team navigates our transactions in a calm and efficient manner which enables complete transparency at every stage.”

“Donald Millar and Michael Morris are easy to do business with, pragmatic and commercial and I enjoy working with them” – Legal 500 client testimonial