Four lawyers have been promoted to director and partner level, following a period of sustained activity for the firm, particularly in rural and estates, private client and commercial real estate.

Orkney-based Ellen Eunson has been promoted to partner in the firm’s rural land and business team. With 25 years’ experience, she advises landowners, farmers and rural businesses on sales and acquisitions, agricultural tenancies and succession planning, as well as crofting and renewable energy projects.

A Chartered Tax Adviser and member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), Nick Dobbs has significant experience advising high-net-worth clients including prominent landowners and business owners, on a variety of complex tax and succession planning matters.

Rory Knox has been promoted to director in the commercial real estate team, which continues to see strong levels of activity across its client base. He advises investors, developers, retailers and public sector bodies on disposals and acquisitions, commercial leasing and portfolio management.

Conor Whittaker has been promoted to director in the commercial real estate team. He regularly advises public sector clients, large charitable organisations, leisure and fitness sector participants, retailers, investors, and higher education and further education providers on investment acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing (both from a landlord and tenant perspective), and general estate management.

Carole Tomlinson, chair at Anderson Strathern, said: “Congratulations to Ellen, Nick, Rory and Conor on their promotions. They have each made a strong contribution to the firm and to their clients.

“These promotions reflect the consistent demand we are seeing across a number of areas of the firm and the importance we place on continually developing our people. They also ensure we are well placed to support clients across Scotland - from the Northern Isles to the Borders.”