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True or false? If someone dies without a Will in Scotland, their spouse or partner automatically inherit their assets anyway. It’s a false assumption, and a risky one too, as our Private Client Partner Alison McKay and Senior Solicitor Amy Docherty explain. This the first clip from the latest video in our series 'With you on your journey through life' - focussing on the importance of Wills, Powers of Attorney and making your wishes clear - is now live and you can watch the full video, click here: https://lnkd.in/eXfEevsh #FamilyLaw #JourneyThroughLife #Wills #PowersOfAttorney

Investing in trustee training is essential for fostering innovation and effectively addressing the challenges faced by charities today. As Connor Barnes highlights, strong, well-supported trustees are crucial for the success of the sector. At Lindsays, we are committed to helping organisations develop their trustees, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed for a sustainable future. #TrusteesWeek #TrusteeTraining #LeadershipDevelopment

"Lindsays has a strong team of experienced lawyers who take a sensible, commercial view of a case." Congratulations to our Personal Injury team on great client feedback! We are pleased that our team maintain existing rankings in both legal directories this year - Band 2 in Chambers and Partners Tier 2 in Legal 500. Rachel Holt is newly ranked as a Leading Associate in Legal 500 and is still an Associate to Watch in Chambers this year. Jamie McGill is now a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 along with David Armstrong (Partner and Head of Personal Injury), Lauren Pasi (Partner) and Jonathan Cornwell (Partner) who are still recommended. Our Partners in this team are also ranked lawyers in Chambers - David and Jonathan in Band 2 and Lauren Pasi in Band 3.  #LegalRankings #ChambersUK2025 #Legal500 #ClientSatisfaction #PersonalInjury #CalioClaims

As we celebrate Trustees Week, we’re highlighting the importance of robust governance to help charities and third sector organisations navigate challenges like funding pressures, compliance, and scrutiny. At Lindsays, we support trustees and leaders with key governance insights — from assessing board policies and recruitment to strengthening financial and fundraising strategies. If you're looking to improve your organisation's resilience, we’re here to help. #TrusteesWeek #CharityGovernance #ThirdSector

Well done to our Corporate team on ranking in the latest Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 directories. David Wood, Peter Tweedie, Nicholas Howie, Ian Mitchell and Alastair Smith are all recommended lawyers and receive great feedback from clients and contacts. #LegalRankings #ChambersUK2025 #Legal500 #ClientSatisfaction #Corporate #M&A #IP

Great to see Laura Muir being presented with her 2015 European Indoors 3000m bronze medal by Ian Beattie MBE in Kirkcaldy at #LindsaysXC Short Course Championships on Saturday. You can read more and watch the video here: Scottish Athletics

During #TrusteesWeek, we’re proud to recognise the invaluable contributions of our colleagues who serve as charity trustees across Scotland. Their dedication supports a diverse range of charitable organisations, from health and social welfare to education and the arts. At Lindsays, we encourage and support our team in using their expertise to strengthen communities and make a meaningful impact. To all trustees, thank you for the work you do to drive positive change. #TrusteesWeek #CharityLeadership #StrongerCommunities

Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team have received excellent client feedback for their work on property matters, and particularly dilapidations and development disputes, in the latest legal directory rankings. They maintained their rankings in Legal 500 at Tier 3 and Chambers and Partners in Band 4. Brent Haywood and Gregor MacEwan are newly recognised as key lawyers in Legal 500 rankings while John Bett and Brian Pollock are also recommended lawyers in this area. Well done! #LegalRankings #ChambersUK2025 #Legal500 #ClientSatisfaction #DisputeResolutionAndLitigation #PropertyDisputes

Congratulations to Triple7Studios - winner of the Dare trophy for their game, Left Upon Read! You can read more below. Well done to all the competition finalists! We were proud to support Dare Academy 2024 again this year and enjoyed working with the teams to highlight key legal matters to be aware of when venturing into the Scottish gaming sector.  Abertay University Dayna Galloway ICYMI you can read Alastair Smith's article on the importance of protecting your ideas here: https://lnkd.in/e9HK-iJf

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that beliefs rooted in anti-Muslim sentiments are not protected under the Equality Act 2010. In her latest analysis, Christine Jamieson, Assoc. CIPD examines the implications of this decision and its alignment with the principles of freedom of belief and human rights. Read more to understand the case's context and its potential impact on future discrimination claims. #EmploymentLaw #EqualityAct #DiscriminationLaw