“This budget invests in public services, lifts children out of poverty, acts in the face of the climate emergency, and supports jobs and economic growth.” That’s according to the finance secretary, Shona Robison, in the Scottish government’s 2025/26 budget statement, wri
Ledingham Chalmers
Ledingham Chalmers has announced senior leadership changes as it celebrates record turnover of £14.3 million, its highest since becoming an LLP in 2006. The Aberdeen-headquartered law firm broke its turnover record for a third consecutive year, with a seven per cent year-on-year increase from
Ledingham Chalmers' managing partner Jennifer Young has been named an honorary fellow of the The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Ms Young, one of four new fellows, is a leader in the field of construction law. She has particular expertise in construction dispute management and
Ledingham Chalmers has invested in new premises in Inverness. All teams based in York House, Church Street and Kintail House, Beechwood Business Park, have moved to Ord House in nearby Cradlehall Business Park.
Ledingham Chalmers’ turnover for 2022/23 was £13.4 million – its highest since becoming a limited liability partnership (LLP) in 2006. Group turnover, including subsidiary Ledingham Chalmers Financial, was £14.2m, compared with £13.6m in 2021/22. Pre-tax profit was slig
Craig Pike has been promoted to head of Ledingham Chalmers' private client team. Mr Pike joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in 2005, qualifying in 2007, and was promoted to partner in 2015.
Private client lawyer Lisa Law has joined Ledingham Chalmers as partner in Inverness. She is one of only 10 solicitors accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in incapacity and mental disability law — and the only one based in the Highlands.
CBI Scotland has announced the appointment of lawyer Jennifer Young as Scotland chair, unveiling an all-woman senior leadership team – a first for the organisation. Currently CBI Scotland's vice chair, Mrs Young is managing partner at Ledingham Chalmers. She will assume her role as chair in th
Ledingham Chalmers LLP has announced the acquisition of Inverness-based legal practice Anderson Shaw & Gilbert (ASG). The deal, part of the Aberdeen-headquartered firm’s nationwide growth plans, creates a business with around a £14 million annual turnover and headcount of 196 includi
Imagine if you couldn’t make decisions yourself. Who would act on your behalf? Who’d pay bills, manage your welfare, and make key decisions? That’s the role of your attorney. The breadth of the control an attorney can have over your affairs couldn’t have been starker in a cas
Ledingham Chalmers has set aside £200,000 to support staff with the rising cost of living as it records an increase in profits from £4 million to £4.1m. Announced at the same time as the Aberdeen-headquartered firm’s financial results, this bonus means each member of staff em
Via LinkedIn: Ledingham Chalmers congratulated its Stirling partner Linda Tinson who has been named one of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland's vice presidents. The firm said: "She comes from a farming background so knows the rural sector inside out, and we know she’ll bri
Ledingham Chalmers is donating £7,000 to charity to mark its 30th anniversary. In total, £4,000 will be split between three care homes in Aberdeen, Inverness, and Edinburgh as well as a hospice in Denny — all of whom have links with the firm.
Ledingham Chalmers marked its 30th anniversary by asking 30 colleagues to climb 30 peaks at the end of July.
Private client lawyer JP Campbell will join Ledingham Chalmers in Inverness later this year as part of its growth plans. The University of Edinburgh graduate will expand the firm’s private client offering in the north of Scotland. He specialises in business succession, estate planning, executr