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We have appointed trusts and private wealth disputes specialist Sarah-Jane Macdonald as a partner within our Dispute Resolution team. Driven by financial pressures, changing attitudes within families and greater public...

Anderson Strathern will provide advice for a landmark project at the historic Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill. The firm’s specialist teams will work closely with the National Centre...

Anderson Strathern has selected Maggie’s as its charity partner for the next 12 months, backing its essential support for people living with cancer across the UK. Over the course of...

Anderson Strathern has strengthened its presence in the Northern Isles with the promotion of Ellen Eunson to Partner in its Rural team. Based in Orkney, Ellen’s appointment – just two...

Anderson Strathern has announced a series of senior promotions across its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Orkney offices, reflecting continued growth and increasing demand across several of its core practice areas. Four...

Alastair McKie joined AS in 1999, bringing with him valuable experience from local government and a passion for planning and development work that would shape so much of what followed....

Anderson Strathern Asset Management Limited (ASAM) has appointed Arlene Ewing as Managing Director as it looks to grow its team and services across Scotland. Arlene brings more than 35 years’...

Independent Scottish law firm, Anderson Strathern, has announced the appointment of a new partner to bolster its existing team of commercial property specialists in what is expected to be a...

Anderson Strathern has announced the appointment of Carole Tomlinson as its new chair as the firm celebrates its 325th year in business in Scotland. Ms Tomlinson will take up the...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear partner, Stephen McDonagh. Stephen had a remarkable life. Before he turned to law, he was a...

Our Partner Catriona Watt, co-leader of the firm’s Inquiries Unit has been named Lawyer of the Year at this year’s Scottish Legal Awards. Catriona picked up the title at the...

Our firm has recently announced the appointment of five partners and seven directors – strengthening our services across several growth areas. The three new recruits and nine internal promotions will...

Two of our partners were among the winners of this year’s Scottish Women Awards. Catriona Watt and Sarah Phillips picked up the ‘Best Professional in Business’ title at the awards,...

Our firm is announcing the launch of our new Inquiries Unit with a team of specialist solicitors working across Fatal Accident Inquiries and Public Inquiries. Well known inquiries lawyers Catriona...

Anderson Strathern signs up to support Alzheimer Scotland Following a staff vote, we have announced a new partnership with Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our firm is embarking on a 12-month...

Our firm has stepped up its longstanding support for social mobility within the legal sector by signing up as a corporate sponsor of the Lawscot Foundation. We will provide a...

Record breaking year for Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team Law firm Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team completed more than 100 deals in 2024, with an aggregate value of circa £1 billion. The...

Anderson Strathern is delighted to announce its recognition as Private Client Firm of the Year and Insurance Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024. These awards...

Eight promotions set to boost firm’s success for 2024/25 Anderson Strathern has announced the promotion of five new partners and three directors, which will strengthen the independent law firm’s services...

Independent Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern is set to establish a permanent presence in Kirkwall as of 22 August 2024, within the Orkney town’s historic ‘Old Library’. The expansion follows...

Independent law firm Anderson Strathern has strengthened its construction dispute resolution offering with the addition of a new specialised team, led by newly-appointed partner Michael Collins and director Mary Frances...

Independent law firm Anderson Strathern has reinforced its senior team with the appointment of one partner and a further three directors. The hires strengthen Anderson Strathern’s dispute resolution, rural, and...

Every year, Anderson Strathern’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee opens a vote for employees to select a new charity to become the focus of our fundraising efforts for the following...

Independent Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has confirmed the appointments of a new director and associate, as part of its plans to grow the firm’s market share across the islands...

The rise in sexual misconduct allegations in universities and colleges is concerning. However, it does not necessarily mean a rise in incidents. It may be a welcome statistic; it shows...

Law firm Anderson Strathern has reported its most successful year ever for investment deals for the second year running, amid continued optimism in the Scottish investment market. Over the past...

“It’s great to see our next generation progressing and to hear their visions for the future… Making sure that Anderson Strathern is a great place to work, through initiatives including...

With Lerwick hosting the Tall Ship Races for the third time in its 67-year history, Anderson Strathern was last night honoured to host guests on the Sorlandet, one of the...

Our corporate investment team has reported a record first quarter in 2023, with a 58.8% increase in client investments compared to the same period in 2022. The number of deals...

Every year, our firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee provides the opportunity for employees to select a new charity that will become the focal point of our charitable efforts. For...