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Alastair Smith discusses the challenges faced by Scottish tech firms in securing funding during the scale-up phase, highlighting a critical gap between early-stage and large-scale investment. The scale of world-leading innovation and technology emerging from Scotland is impressive to say the least &

Amid speculation of an impending capital gains tax (CGT) hike in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Scottish business owners have accelerated sales and merger negotiations to finalise deals before any potential changes take effect, according to Lindsays. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has so far refused to rule

A new partner heads an 11-strong field of lawyers promoted at Lindsays. Kirsty Preston’s appointment is her second promotion in a year – having made the step up to senior associate 12 months ago.

Lindsays has appointed Lisa Mannion as a senior associate in its residential property team in Dundee. A graduate of the University of Dundee, she has spent the past 11 years working in the city, previously with Thorntons.

Employers should think ahead in preparation for the biggest changes to UK workplace laws in almost 30 years, Scottish lawyers have advised. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed that his Labour government will start to introduce a raft of new legislation affecting everything from parental

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

Recent activity in Edinburgh's property market has underlined the strong investor appetite to acquire quality properties in the Scottish market, according to legal firm Lindsays. Ownership of the 100-bedroom Kings Manor Hotel, a short walk from Portobello beach, recently changed in an off-market dea

Scottish home sellers are increasingly turning down "significant" amounts of money by rejecting their highest offers – when those offers are subject to the sale of another property – and instead opting for a chain-free sale. This trend is driven by sellers' desire for greater certainty a

Consolidation in Scotland’s independent financial advice sector is showing no signs of slowing, experts believe. Corporate lawyers at independent Scottish legal firm Lindsays say they are advising a growing number of Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) on transactions including mergers, take

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

As the private sector in Scotland braces for a wave of wage and benefits discussions in early 2024, businesses are being cautioned about the risks of losing staff to insufficient pay increases. Jane Watson, head of prism HR, the human resources consultancy operated by Scottish legal firm Lindsays, i

A lawyer who began his career in Argentina has joined Lindsays. Juan Casal has been appointed as an associate in the corporate and commercial department in Edinburgh.