Independent legal firm Lindsays, which has offices in Dundee, Perth and Crieff, has appointed a Fife lawyer as its next Managing Partner.
Andrew Diamond, currently Head of Perth and Head of Residential Property with the firm, will take up the role on October 1st.
He will succeed Alasdair Cummings, who is stepping aside after 14 years in the role. Under his tenure, the firm has grown its presence in Dundee considerably, including through mergers with RSB Macdonald and Miller Hendry, taking its city staffing numbers from 15 to 81, as well as adding offices in Perth and Crieff to its portfolio.
Mr Diamond, from Aberdour, has been with Lindsays since 2012. He aims for the firm to continue its growth organically, as well as through mergers and strong strategic hires.
He said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role. I am very much the continuity candidate. And, while in politics that may not always be viewed favourably, it is a good thing for Lindsays. It’s business as usual here.
“We are clear in our identity as an independent firm, working with families and businesses. There will be no change to that. We will continue with steady, strategic growth on the same path as we have followed.
“Our culture at Lindsays is our greatest asset. Our people matter. We have the soul of a smaller firm but with all the benefits of scale. A big part of that is down to Alasdair’s leadership, for which we are all grateful.”
As well as its 81 solicitors and staff in Dundee, Lindsays has a further 32 people across its offices in Perth and Crieff. With offices also in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm has a total of 53 Partners along with 300 solicitors and staff.
Alasdair said: “Lindsays means so much to me. To be Managing Partner of this firm, with its tremendous team, has been the undoubted highlight of my career.
“The past 14 years have been a successful and exciting journey. Together, we have achieved good growth, a wider geographic footprint and become a full-service firm, of which I am incredibly proud. The time, however, feels right for a new voice to lead Lindsays into the next stage of that journey.
“My current three-year term as managing partner was due to end next March and I was always clear that I would not be seeking another. With that in mind, making a change now feels like sensible succession planning. Andrew is a very worthy successor and I look forward to supporting him in any way I can.”
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