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SPONSORED: Excellent Expansion Opportunity

5th May 2025

Established Sole Practitioner Practice – Lanarkshire

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable chamber practice in a rapidly expanding Lanarkshire commuter town, approximately 25 minutes from Glasgow.

The principal is planning early retirement and is seeking a suitable successor to continue the strong private client tradition.

• Strategically located in the town centre

• High street premises available to lease or purchase

• Long-standing, loyal client base with a well-stocked and growing wills bank

• Strong, sustained and increasing profitability

• Principal willing to assist with transition and succession planning

This is an ideal opportunity either for an ambitious solicitor looking to acquire a successful business or for continued expansion by an enterprising practice.

Speak in confidence to: Graeme McKinstry - McKinstry Practice Management

graeme@mckinstrypm.co.uk

07980 833 160

 

SPONSORED: Will Notice - Mary Reid

25th November 2025
Would any person holding or having knowledge of a Will by MRS MARY REID who died in 2015 please contact Richard Murray at Connell & Connell LLP.

Sheriff Appeal Court turns 10 — How Scotland's legal landscape has changed

24th November 2025
It is now more than a decade since the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 received royal assent. Its introduction proved controversial for many practitioners in civil and criminal litigation – nonetheless, the changes made are now embedded.

Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes

24th November 2025
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.
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