Scott Gair is an Associate Solicitor within the Property Department at the Brighton office, and has been with Mayo Wynne Baxter since 2004. Scott deals predominantly with commercial property and letting, acting on behalf of landlords and tenants; undertaking a diverse range of property work.
Scott has his own personal licence, and is approved by the British Institute of Inn keeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to teach and deliver a number of licensing courses. Scott regularly teaches BIIAB accredited courses in house to new and existing clients. Scott also teaches licensing at City College in Brighton, and he teaches a police force too. Scott deals with a wide range of licensing issues for the leisure and hospitality sector.
Before joining the firm Scott graduated from the University of Sussex in 2003 and trained with the practice before qualifying in 2006. Scott was based in the firm’s Eastbourne office for four years then moved to the Brighton office in March 2008 before moving to our Lewes office in September 2010.
Outside of work Scott has a passion for photography, and has had his shots printed in various national publications and newspapers including The Sun and The Mirror. His creative flair has led to him to develop a specialism in copyright law and this knowledge makes Scott an invaluable member of the firm’s Media and Creative Industries sector team (MACI). Scott acts for a number of professional photographers and picture agencies and his knowledge of the market from behind the lens enables him to offer concise legal advice from a different perspective. He is also a keen sportsman, and enjoys running, British Military Fitness (BMF), golf, football and fishing.
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