Ms Newton joined the firm as a trainee in 2010 and participated in the firm’s training academy. She manages a wide range of rural matters on behalf of the firm’s farming and landed estate clients and is a member of its sustainability committee.

Chief executive officer Robert Graham-Campbell said: “We are extremely proud to appoint Lois to our partnership. It is a thoroughly deserved promotion in recognition of her hard work in continuing to develop the reputation of our leading rural team.”

Head of the Gillespie Macandrew’s land & rural business team Robert Scott-Dempster added: “Lois is an exceptional rural lawyer and well-regarded across the sector and her promotion reflects our commitment to investing in and developing our team.”