Lindsays

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.

Companies must prepare for a new law that will impose greater demands on verifying the identity of their directors and connected businesses, experts at Edinburgh-headquartered legal firm Lindsays have warned. An impending new law means that Companies House will impose more stringent measures on conf

Simon Donaldson, a seasoned Edinburgh-based property expert, has joined the residential team at solicitors and estate agents Lindsays. Mr Donaldson has been appointed as a property manager within the firm’s residential property team, based in the capital, following 17 years with Simpson &

Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents Lindsays has reported that average house prices in the city have risen by over £60,000 since before the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm noted that prices across Edinburgh and throughout the Lothians show no signs of dropping — with values rem

International investors are prepared to play the longer game when it comes to property purchases in Scotland, according to Lindsays partners Derek Nash and John Bett, who have said there remains “definite” interest from potential overseas buyers in the Scottish market. But the two a

Leanne Gordon has rejoined Lindsays' rural services department as farmers, crofters and landowners respond to a string of major changes and challenges. Mrs Gordon previously spent six years at Lindsays – rising from solicitor to senior associate – until June last year. She has since had

Lindsays has today announced a merger with legal practice Miller Hendry. The deal, which will take effect on May 30, will see Miller Hendry partners and staff transfer to Lindsays.

Lindsays has reported a year-on-year increase in the average price of properties it has sold, with the average price in Edinburgh reaching £325,000. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and political turmoil, the firm believes market appetite remains steady and notes that predictions of price