News and Insights

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

Gillespie Macandrews announces the appointment of Gavin Merchant as its new CEO with effect from 1 March 2026.

Gillespie Macandrew donates record £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope, reinforcing its commitment to community support and ESG goals.

GM strengthens its core sectors with strategic new hires, reinforcing its commitment to expertise across real estate, energy, rural and private client.

In just a few weeks, teams from across the Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in RSABI's Great Scone Palace Challenge.

Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results reaching £19.6m turnover and profits of £6.3m for the year ending 28 February 2025.

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of Frank Blin CBE as its new Chair, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s journey.

Find out more about a brand new farming fundraising challenge, The Great Scone Palace Challenge 2025, taking place 12-13th September.

Read full details on our sponsorship of the Women in Wellies podcast series.

Gillespie Macandrew is proud to announce that our firm will sponsor the first-ever 'Guard of Honour' at the historic 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens tournament.

Gillespie Macandrew announces new two-year charity partnership with Richmond's Hope and Change Mental Health.

Gillespie Macandrew announces details of Heather Pearson's appointment.

Gillespie Macandrew announces substantial donation to Alzheimer Scotland and the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.

Gillespie Macandrew announces sponsorship of RHET Perth and Kinross's Early Years Farm Resource Box initiative.

Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results reaching £17.7m turnover and profits of £5.25m for the year ending 29 February 2024.

Gillespie Macandrew is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2024.

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has appointed rural law specialist, Lizzie McFadzean to its partnership.

Gillespie Macandrew has donated a record £48,000 to its charity partners Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) and Alzheimer Scotland.

Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results for the year ending 28 February 2023, achieving double digit income growth.

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of corporate partner and accredited charity law specialist Alan Gilfillan.

Gillespie Macandrew announces it will retain seven of its trainees as newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, following completion of their two-year legal traineeship.

Gillespie Macandrew is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2023.

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of private client specialist, David Mowlem to its partnership.

Gillespie Macandrew announces promotions across its legal team.

What are the implications of proposed new housing standards by the Scottish Government?

Gillespie Macandrew is pleased to confirm the appointment of Lois Newton as a Trustee of RSABI.

Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has made a significant charitable donation of £40,000 to be shared between its two charity partners.

From 28 March 2027, it will be necessary for agriculture housing to meet the repairing standard requirements. Here we discuss what this means for landlords.

Gillespie Macandrew has bolstered its market-leading teams with a series of recent hires.

Gillespie Macandrew, has announced the appointment of five newly qualified solicitors following their completion of its legal traineeship.

The NFU Scotland Legal Helpline is a service we run to provide NFU Scotland members with 20 minutes free legal advice.

The speed of change in employment law has never been more apparent, responding to a global pandemic has radically changed the world in which we work.

Gillespie Macandrew ended its financial year in a strong position exceeding pre-pandemic revenue levels and re-establishing its annual growth trajectory.

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, announces the appointment of former RBS/NatWest Group General Counsel, Michael Shaw, as their new chair.

Married couples often set up in business together but what happens if the business is going well but the is marriage is not?

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew announces its support for a literary event celebrating friendship as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories.

Becoming a parent can also be all consuming, but there are a number of legal matters you should

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of experienced planning lawyer Sandy Telfer to their partnership.

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew has announced the promotion of nine lawyers.

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew has promoted experienced rural lawyer Lois Newton to partner.

Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth over £250m in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland.

Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and Alzheimer Scotland are to share a donation of £38,000 from law firm Gillespie Macandrew.

Gillespie Macandrew announces financial results.

We have strengthened our Tax team with the appointment of Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher as Tax Director.

We have commenced a three year charity partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.