Michael Yellowlees, expert in Scottish baronial and heraldic law, clan law, and feudal dignities is a key name in the team at Lindsays. The practice is known for handling complex agricultural tenancies and crofting law matters as well as renewable energy projects, rural diversification projects, sales and purchase of rural property, and forestry transactions. Leanne Gordon is a crofting expert and team lead in place of Yellowlees as of September 2025. Alistair Duncan has over 25 years of rural property experience. Lewis Crofts focuses on renewables projects, and Eilidh Robertson is another key name.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Lindsays team have ably assisted me on two occasions in the past decade. They have shown a detailed understanding of the complexities of a) setting up a renewable energy company and its associated contractual and property issues b) disposing of a large property.'
- 'Their personnel demonstrated an excellent knowledge of all legal issues, focused attention-to-detail, excellent communication and implementation skills and a patient and friendly bedside manner throughout.’
Key clients
- His Grace, Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell
- The Trustees of the Josephine Marshall Trust, Barguillean Estate
Work highlights
Advising a landowner in the Scottish Borders on a high value (approximately £8m) renewable energy project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Leanne Gordon
Other key lawyers
Michael Yellowlees; Alistair Duncan; Lewis Crofts; Eilidh Robertson; Lyndsey White