Lindsays unveils record partner promotions

the Edinburghbased legal firm, has announced five new partners as its new chairperson takes up her post.

The firm, which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth and Crieff and a history going back some 200 years, said it had promoted a record number of its lawyers to partner status. The lat lindsays, est appointments have been made in its commercial property, employment, rural, private client and risk and compliance departments in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

It takes Lindsays’ total number of partners to 52, up from 39 this time last year, prior to its merger with Tayside firm Miller Hendry. A further six lawyers have also been promoted across a number of departments and offices. The firm employs a total of 344 solicitors and staff.

The new chair of Lindsays has also taken up their post. As previously announced, family law partner Nina Taylor has succeeded Peter Tweedie, who retired as both chair and a partner in the corporate law team from March 31, although he will remain with the firm in a consultancy role.

Taylor said: “Lindsays has an enviable track record for recognising emerging talent in the legal profession and offering excellent opportunities to progress. Having started as an associate with the firm, I am proof of that and believe strongly in ensuring others have those same chances.”

The five lawyers promoted to partner are Clare Wilson, Daniel Gorry, David Walker, Leanne Gordon and Nicole Noble.

The other six promotions are Scott Geekie, Rachel Holt, Joanna Saigeon, Kaman Auyeung, Sally Maclean and Samantha Miller.