Lindsays

Lindsays is extending its support for grassroots athletics across Scotland. The firm’s partnership with scottishathletics is already one of the longest-running sponsorship agreements in Scottish sport.

Andrew Diamond has become managing partner at Lindsays, having been a partner and its head of residential property since 2012. He succeeds Alasdair Cummings, who has stepped aside after 14 years in the role, during which time Lindsays has completed six mergers and seen annual turnover more than trip

In almost 15 years at the helm of Lindsays, Alasdair Cummings has overseen impressive growth. Six mergers have made it a firm of four cities, with turnover tripling to almost £30m. The statistics are strong. Amongst them, though, is one of which he is particularly proud. “On October 1, w

Commercial Property lawyer Keith Rawlinson has joined Lindsays. Mr Rawlinson, who lives in Crieff, where Lindsays also has an office, brings with him more than 20 years’ experience of advising in areas including landlord and tenant issues, asset management, and property investment and developm

A group of tartan-clad legal professionals hit the streets to support a children’s charity.

Lindsays has renewed its support for DARE Academy, the UK's flagship video game development competition at Abertay University. For an eighth consecutive year, lawyers from the firm will assist innovative games creators by sharing advice regarding the legalities of the games industry and offering tip

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