Lindsays

A new law which makes it easier for Scottish businesses to borrow against their moveable assets could help unlock more cross-border investment, a banking expert believes. The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act came into force on April 1, bringing Scotland’s lending legislation into alignment

Lindsays has appointed Ken Dinneen as its head of finance. He succeeds Jim Kinloch, who is retiring after seven years with the firm, and brings with him decades of experience of working in legal services, most recently as finance director of Balfour and Manson.

Lindsays has appointed a new managing partner elect. Andrew Diamond, currently a partner and the firm’s head of residential property, will take up the role on 1 October.

Chloe Wales has joined Lindsays' rural – land and business team as a senior associate. Her appointment comes on the back of a triple promotion in which three new directors were appointed from within the department, which advises on the full spectrum of legal issues affecting individuals and ru

In the wake of World Intellectual Property Day, Alastair Smith explores the crucial significance of intellectual property rights in protecting the creative work and ensuring the commercial success of musicians and composers. It is arguably the most iconic movie signature tune of all time, recognisab

Lindsays and its clients have raised more than £11,000 for a leading mental health charity. Lindsays encouraged donations to SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) instead of charging fees for wills drafted as part of its Make a Will Month fundraiser.

Four new partners are among 10 senior promotions that have taken effect at Lindsays. Six other lawyers have also taken the step up to director among a total of 15 promotions announced across the partnership’s offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth.

Lindsays has appointed corporate lawyer Sharon Somerville as a senior associate. Ms Somerville is now based full-time in the firm's Dundee city centre office. She advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial work, including acquisitions and disposals, reorganisations, contracts and intellect

Charities embarking on increasingly expansive ways to raise money are being urged to ensure that trading does not trigger unexpected tax bills – or stray on to the wrong side of the law. Amid rising costs, including National Insurance contributions, tightening public sector funding and a downt

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience

The transformation of a former Glasgow pub could prove a benchmark for bringing other old bar buildings back to life, a property expert believes. Louise Norris has been advising Merrylee Road Developments Limited on its conversion of the Southside site on which The White Elephant pub once stood into

Lindsays has appointed Michael Kitson as a director in its commercial property team in Edinburgh. With 14 years of experience, most recently with BTO, Mr Kitson has considerable experience in advising a range of clients across the private and public sectors, supporting developers, contractors,

Lindsays is on course to break the £200 million barrier for total home sales in 2025. Market experts at the firm say a more stable market during the past 12 months has been to the benefit of buyers and sellers following years of extreme highs and lows in both prices and trading conditions.

Lindsays has welcomed Clair Cranston as a senior associate in its family law team. She has started the new role, which will see her work throughout Tayside and across Perthshire, today.

Lindsays chief operating officer Ian Beattie pays tribute to the firm's lawyers playing a role in charities across Scotland. It’s been Trustees Week from 4-8 November, and across Scotland and the rest of the UK, the spotlight is shining on the priceless contribution made by charity trustees to