Associate hire at Gillespie Macandrew

Legal firm Gillespie Macandrew has recruited Douglas Reid as an associate in its land and rural business team.

Mr Reid, who joins from Anderson Strathern, has more than 15 years’ experience across the Scottish rural sector, particularly in dealing with both landlords and tenants in all types of agricultural leases and in advising on rural business issues.

He joins a team that now includes six partners, one director and five associates.

Welcoming Mr Reid, Gillespie Macandrew chief executive Chris West commented: “His extensive expertise and legal skills will further enhance our already leading team and add even more value to the range of services we provide to clients." He added that the firm would continue to seek out "talented lawyers who can contribute to the expansion of our diverse services”.