Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner to land and rural team

With offices in the capital, Glasgow and Perth this latest appointment takes the number of partners to twenty-one.

A native of rural Angus and a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Mr Soutar has extensive experience with law firms both in Scotland and New Zealand.

He has acted for a large number of individuals and rural businesses, with particular expertise in a wide range of rural property matters, agricultural tenancies, commercial development and renewable energy.

He is also highly experienced in purchase, sale and leasing of farms, estates and forestry and is a recognised expert on the sale and management of salmon fishing rights.

Welcoming Mr Soutar, Gillespie Macandrew chief executive, Chris West said: “We have been watching Murray’s progress for some time and are delighted to welcome him to the business and look forward to his experience and expertise helping to drive our land and rural business team to even more success.

“The firm has deep roots in the rural business community, representing around a million acres of rural, development and industrial land in Scotland. Adding Murray to our highly experienced team adds even more strength and breadth to our ability to support clients in this core part of our business.”

Mr Soutar said: “I am delighted to have joined Gillespie Macandrew and to be working within such a fantastic team. I am passionate about the countryside and looking forward to being part of a firm, which is focused on assisting clients involved in rural Scotland.”