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Lindsays

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For
Lindsays is an acclaimed rural and agriculture practice group that services significant landed estates, rural charities, private landowning clients, crofters and other operators in the rural sector. It also exhibits expertise in heraldic law, the purchase of feudal dignities and clan law. The firm advises clients on renewables and is involved in substantial onshore projects in Scotland.
Strengths

Lindsays have expert knowledge in crofting and agricultural law.

Lindsays have excellent client service and handle all matters efficiently.

Lindsays have expertise in complex areas and they really understand our business and priorities.

The Lindsays team are responsive, meticulous as to detail and flexible in accommodating our requests and preferences.

Work Highlights

Lindsays advised the Trustees of the Josephine Marshall Trust, owners of the Barguillean Estate, on land and title considerations in connection with the repowering of the Beinn Ghlas windfarm.

Notable practitioners
Linda Tinson

Linda Tinson is adept at advising farming businesses and landowners on the full range of property acquisitions and disposals, land diversification issues and succession planning matters.

Linda is absolutely brilliant. She is a pleasure to work with, always available, incredibly knowledgeable about the sector and well connected.

Linda Tinson is exceptional all round.

Linda Tinson is very robust and very good at communicating with farmers as she comes from a farming background herself. She is very hands-on, client-focused and very personable.


Lorna McKay

Lorna McKay is experienced in dealing with rural property and agricultural holdings matters. She recently joined Lindsays as a partner.

I rate Lorna very highly. She is excellent to deal with and very technical.

Lorna McKay is very good. She is technical and a great person to be opposite.

Lorna is able to distil complicated information quickly and effectively. She is highly organised, which is invaluable in a complicated transaction.

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