Lindsays partner Susan Law has passed away at the age of 47. Alasdair Cummings, managing partner of Lindsays, said: "Everyone at Lindsays is devastated about the sad news that Susan Law died last weekend. Susan had recently taken on the role of head of rural services, having worked as a partner in t
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Employers would be wise thinking ahead to prepare for the biggest changes to UK workplace laws in almost 30 years, lawyers at Lindsays have said. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that Labour will start to introduce a raft of new legislation affecting everything from sick pay to minimum wage
Qasim Ali has returned to Lindsays as an associate following a spell away from the firm and will be based at its Glasgow city centre offices. Mr Ali was previously a solicitor with Lindsays between April 2021 and August 2023. He has experience in all areas of corporate law, with clients including in
Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth. It is the latest in a series of deals across the sector which has seen smaller firms become part of larger groups, with Lindsays law
Employee ownership in Scotland is has rapidly accelerated, with nearly 300 employee-owned businesses having a growing economic impact, according to Lindsays. Lawyers at the firm have been involved in more than 20 deals in recent years where the control of businesses of all kinds has transferred to e
A seminar hosted by Lindsays has highlighted progress being made on updating Scotland’s charities fundraising code, along with changes surrounding governance and employment in the third sector. The updated UK-wide Code of Fundraising Practice is expected to be brought into play by the fundrais
Lindsays has appointed Doran Mitchell as a director in its private client team. Mr Mitchell said: “Lindsays, through its culture, expertise, reputation for quality advice and independent status, feels like the ideal fit for me. I am delighted to get started.
Lindsays has named Susan Law as its new head of rural. She succeeds Michael Yellowlees, who has led the team since 2008 and remains a partner.
Lindsays has promoted a record number of its lawyers to partner.
Nina Taylor has been named as the new chair of Lindsays. The partner in family law will succeed Peter Tweedie, who is retiring both as chairman and a partner from March 31, although he will remain with the firm in a consultancy role.
Lindsays has presented a trophy to Neil Strachan of Claverhouse Curling Club, who successfully out-swept the competition to win the Phin League sponsored by the law firm.
Olympic medallists Steve Cram and Eilidh Doyle highlighted the importance of grassroots athletics in Scotland as they took part in a special sports forum organised by Lindsays. The event in Glasgow was held ahead of the World Indoor Athletics Championships being staged in the city this weekend. The
Caroline Mackintosh has joined Lindsays in Perth after spending almost four years as a solicitor with the Scottish government. The Law Society of Scotland-accredited specialist in child law is also the first new partner to be appointed by Lindsays in Perth since it moved into the city through its me
A family law expert at Lindsays is among the first in Scotland to qualify in child inclusive mediation. Children in Scotland whose parents are separating are being given greater voice in legal discussions over their future.
Lindsays has revealed a second successive year of sales totalling in excess of £170 million through its residential property teams based in Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth during 2023. The total has been hailed a significant success for the firm in the face of what it describes as a “long ha