‘Very good sector and market knowledge.’

‘The team are approachable and responsive and build long-term relationships with their clients.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the sector, understanding of the client, and speed of work.’

‘Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional and knowledgeable.’

‘From the outset and throughout, Graeme Leith has demonstrated a collaborative and open approach to working, seeking to build consensus whilst identifying challenges and working to solve problems as they naturally arise and finding solutions.’

‘Clearly the teamwork is strong. Members of the team are well-briefed on each other’s cases such that they seamlessly provide cover for each other when needed. This is particularly helpful from a client perspective.’

‘A very well-balanced team with broad and excellent knowledge.’

‘They delivered balanced advice that was relevant and realistic which has been a huge help to my business.’

‘I really enjoy working with the team, principally due to the people in the team and the good relationships that we have built with them all over time. They are responsive to queries, really hear what the client is looking for and provide practical advice that helps our estate-owning clients navigate all manner of legal challenges.’

‘There was never any unnecessary drama with Hamish Lean who always had sound advice.’

‘Very much a ‘can-do’ approach. Looking to facilitate clients’ purposes in a practical way.’

‘Stuart Greenwood makes himself accessible. He makes the decisions he’s being paid to make and only refers questions back to the client when he should do.’

‘Depth and range of professional skills is their USP. They also do new innovative pieces of work.’

‘Louise Johnston – speed and quality of responses, direct contact and availability.’

‘Tom has been an excellent addition to our team of professional advisors for our family farm. Tom, along with his wider team, has provided excellent advice, giving us the confidence to progress matters swiftly. We have definitely noticed that, as a larger firm compared to our previous lawyers, HM has a specialist for just about every subject matter. This gives our family great confidence that we are receiving accurate and reliable advice, allowing us to make much more informed decisions.’

‘Tom Gray has become our go-to contact at the firm. Tom is very easy to talk to and does a great job at understanding complex matters. Another key colleague would be Matthew Kay who has been great thus far.’

‘I have yet to come across an employee at Harper MacLeod who is not approachable, knowledgeable, friendly and willing to go that extra mile for their clients. Graeme Nisbet always has time for a phone call and to discuss the case in a friendly manner.’

‘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.’

‘Mike Yellowlees showed great depth of knowledge, understanding, and accessibility.’

‘Thorntons has a skilled team with a diverse skillset. We have carried out a number of different transactions with them including a number of domestic property conveyancing transactions, will making/amending and power of attorney work along with a number of agricultural conveyancing transactions and other land-related legal work.’

‘I have worked with Lesley Mearns for a number of years now. I have found her always available and a good sounding board for a number of ventures I have undertaken, her advice is always sound.’

‘Robin Dunlop is our advisor and has been very attentive throughout the purchase of the farm even when the vendors law firm would miss deadlines, Robin would work through the problem. He has been a great communicator and I feel deserves recognition for his polite and professional conduct.’

‘An experienced team of rural property professionals.’

‘Alan Gibson is a clear thinker, a good communicator, and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Top commercial law firm in Edinburgh with a strong performance to match their status.’

‘Great collaboration within the rural team at DCS and personal experience of having their assistance throughout a complicated transaction with many separate titles, all satisfactorily completed quickly.’

‘Andy Drane heads the team, is always available for a discussion and is ably assisted by Henrietta Talbot and James Elliot. They are all very knowledgeable, helpful, and prepared to push on at great speed but with appropriate diligence and accuracy.’

‘Anna Moir is my solicitor at Ledingham Chalmers. Anna has conducted several important and valuable land purchases for us, building plot and house sales, succession planning, wills and family law, employment law and a very complex wayleave negotiation with a large utility firm.’

‘In every project Anna’s work has been exemplary. Anna is precise in her work, thinks ahead, gives wise counsel and works constructively to find solutions to problems. Anna always turns work around quickly and seems to work constructively with other law firms as transactions run smoothly and quickly. My family and I have full trust in Anna to conduct these very important business and life transactions for us.’

‘Hazel Moir is our main contact. She is easily accessible, positive, and keen to provide solutions, not problems!’

‘The estates team combines the depth of knowledge and expertise of a large firm with the personal service and attention of a small firm.’

‘I have been impressed by the speed with which they have taken on the complexities of a large old estate that has been in the family for 350 years and the quality of the advice received when I have litigated.’

‘There is detailed knowledge of farming, crofting, and estate law. Over the last 30 years, I have used 5 law firms, and I can confidently say that Morton Fraser MacRoberts are the most satisfactory in achieving my goals.’

‘Diligent and thorough.’

‘Small firm with good attention-to-detail and a personal touch.’

‘Available when you want them and have good experience.’

‘The team have a wide knowledge of all law issues pertaining to selling farmland and dealt with my sale in a capable manner. The team worked efficiently and got all the issues sorted so in the end both myself as the seller and the buyer of my land were happy.’

‘Laura Gray was the principal solicitor dealing with the sale of my farmland. She is quietly efficient and dealt with all problems in her stride. There was no drama, just a steady and constant ability to do the job. I would recommend her to anyone who asked for a solicitor who would do the job well.’