Veteran north east lawyer hands reins to daughter

Having founded the firm with Harvey Aberdein in 1981, Mr Considine will step back from his current position as the partner in charge of the firm’s Stonehaven branch in October, though he will continue to support clients as a consultant.

Aberdein Considine is now Scotland’s largest solicitor and lettings agent, with 20 offices and around 450 staff.

Mr Considine has been providing legal services to the community in Stonehaven for over 20 years. His daughter Laura Considine will replace him as the partner responsible for Stonehaven.

He said: “It’s been a huge honour to have been part of the Aberdein Considine story from the start, and a real privilege to have worked with so many great people over the last 37 years.

“At the time we had no idea that the firm would grow into what it is today, but it’s clear it’s in great hands and I’ll still be very much involved with clients and doing my bit to help.

“Laura knows the area and the community very well and I’m proud she’ll be the new partner in charge in Stonehaven.”

Laura Considine added: “Aberdein Considine has very much been my dad’s life’s work and it’s definitely been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’m very proud of all that he has achieved and I’ll do everything I can to continue to build on his legacy.”