Gilson Gray acquires Lindsays' North Berwick office

Gilson Gray has expanded its legal practice by acquiring Lindsays' East Lothian office.

Partner Dorothy Kellas and her entire team in the North Berwick office formally moved firms at the weekend.

The move represents the first time Gilson Gray, which launched in 2014, has established an office outside its original bases of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Ms Kellas commented: “Given that the team stays the same, there will be an element of ‘business as usual’, but there will also be positive changes arising from Gilson Gray’s investment and its particular focus on customer service.”

Glen Gilson, managing partner at Gilson Gray, added: "Our goal at Gilson Gray is to be the best law firm in Scotland. Expanding into East Lothian is an exciting development and reflects our desire and ability to serve both business and local communities in Scotland.

"East Lothian is an important market and indeed represents the fastest growing population area in the country over the next decade. We are delighted to be part of that picture."

Alastair Cummings, managing partner at Lindsays, said: “Following a firm-wide strategic review we decided to leave the local market and will continue to provide and develop our services through our city offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Gilson Gray and we wish the North Berwick team all the best for the future."