Robert Graham-Campbell

The firm saw an increase in revenue of 8.3 per cent to £13m and its year-end cash position rose to £1.3m, against £1m in 2018.

Chief executive officer Robert Graham-Campbell said: “We have delivered a solid set of financial results notwithstanding a challenging political environment and I am pleased to see such positive results from our investment in productivity initiatives during the year.

“Our clients look to us for market-leading expertise and excellent client service and we continue to invest in our business, our people and our IT to deliver this.

“We remain focused on our four core areas of expertise: land & rural business; energy; private client & tax; and commercial real estate.”

Chair Fiona Morton said: “Throughout 2018 and 2019 we made significant progress, as we look continually at how we can invest to improve our business to benefit our clients. These results underpin the strength of the firm and its strategy for growth, and demonstrates our continued progression as a leading law firm with considerable expertise and strength in our sectors.”

Gillespie Macandrew’s CSR programme this year continued its long-standing support of three charity partners: Children in Scotland; the Rock Trust; and Rossie Young People’s Trust.

These charities benefited from a combination of volunteer days by staff, partnering to host training events, or providing pro-bono legal advice, as well as sharing in a £30,000 financial donation from the profits of the firm.