Prime Highlights
- Anderson Strathern has promoted four lawyers to partner and director roles across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Orkney offices, reflecting steady business growth and rising client demand.
- The firm said the appointments strengthen its leadership base as it sees increased activity across rural services, private client work, and commercial real estate.
Key Facts
- Ellen Eunson has been promoted to Partner in Rural Land and Business, with 25 years of experience in rural property, succession planning, and renewable energy work.
- Nick Dobbs has been appointed Director in Private Client, advising high-net-worth clients on tax planning, trusts, and estate administration.
Background
Independent Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has promoted four lawyers to senior roles across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Orkney offices. The firm said the move reflects steady business growth and rising demand across its core practice areas.
The firm appointed Ellen Eunson as a partner in its Rural Land and Business team in Orkney. She has 25 years of experience and advises landowners, farmers, and rural businesses on property transactions, agricultural tenancies, succession planning, crofting matters, and renewable energy projects.
In Edinburgh, Nick Dobbs has taken up the role of director in the Private Client team. He is a Chartered Tax Adviser and a STEP member. He advises high-net-worth clients on tax planning, trusts, and estate matters.
In Glasgow, the Commercial Real Estate team has promoted two people to director roles. Rory Knox advises investors, developers, retailers, and public sector organizations on property transactions, leasing, and portfolio management. He also manages land and Buildings Transaction Tax matters linked to commercial property transactions.
Conor Whittaker has also been promoted to director in the same team. He works with public sector organizations, charities, retailers, and education providers on acquisitions, leasing arrangements, and estate management. He also supports clients on complex property tax issues.
Chair Carole Tomlinson said the promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and its focus on developing talent. She added that strong demand across key practice areas has supported the expansion and strengthened the firm’s ability to serve clients across Scotland.
The promotions come after steady activity across rural services, private client work, and commercial real estate. The firm has also been shortlisted for the British Business Awards 2026.
