Gillespie Macandrew bolsters land and rural business team with new associate

Gillespie Macandrew LLP has recruited associate Douglas Reid to its growing land and rural business team, as the firm continues to expand.

Mr Reid has more than 15 years’ experience in agricultural law, the last 11 of which were spent as a senior advisor. In addition to his extensive knowledge of the full breadth of the Scottish rural sector, he brings with him experience in dealing with both landlords and tenants in all types of agricultural leases.

He has worked with a wide range of clients with varied business interests offering advice on issues from buying and selling estates, farms, fields, forests and fishing interests to business management advice. He also provides opinion work for other lawyers and land agents.

The firm’s land and rural business team now includes six partners, one director and five associates and is one of the largest in Scotland.

Welcoming Mr Reid to the firm, Gillespie Macandrew chief executive, Chris West, said: “I am delighted to welcome Douglas to our land and rural business team at Gillespie Macandrew. His extensive expertise and legal skills will further enhance our already leading team and add even more value to the range of services we provide to clients.

“Gillespie Macandrew continues to build on our growth as one of Scotland’s leading law firms by seeking out talented lawyers who can contribute to the expansion of our diverse services.”