Susan Law takes the helm at legal firm Lindsays’ rural team
INDEPENDENT Scottish legal firm Lindsays has named Susan Law as its new head of rural.
The well-established rural partner succeeds Michael Yellowlees, who has led the team since 2008 and remains as a partner.
Lindsays works with landowners, farmers and croers across
Scotland from its oces in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth and Crie.
Ms Law, who has vast experience in all aspects of rural property, steps up to her new role as Lindsays expands its work across rural Scotland.
She said: “The pace and scale of change that landowners, farmers and croers are trying to navigate has been unprecedented in recent years – and shows no signs of slowing. That is both adding pressure to, as well as creating opportunities for, enterprises of all kinds.
“Not only are they trying to manage the overhaul of agricultural policy and support, but manage
rising costs, respond to the climate emergency, pursue diversification, and succession planning. And so much of this is interlinked.
“The challenges facing our rural economy – and the communities they serve – are significant. With so many dierent decisions to consider, landowners and other businesses are wise to ensure these are carefully considered, with tailored, well-thought legal safeguards which protect enterprises for the long term.”
Team numbers in the rural department are at an all-time high following the firm’s merger with Miller Hendry in Tayside last year.
Lindsays’ managing partner, Alasdair Cummings, welcomed Ms Law to her new role and said: “Susan is a tremendous asset to Lindsays and we are delighted that she is taking the helm of our rural team.
“Our firm has been a trusted adviser of Scottish landowners for more than 200 years. Whether working with landed estate owners, farmers, croers or developers, that work has, however, never been more varied. Susan – alongside Michael – has played a key part in responding to some significant changes aecting the rural economy in recent years.”