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Ledingham Chalmers LLP widens reach with new office in Stirling

SCOTTISH law firm Ledingham Chalmers LLP has expanded its offering with the opening of a new office in Stirling, its first move into central Scotland, as it targets continued growth in key business areas including agriculture and private client.

Ledingham Chalmers has opened its doors at United Auctions' Stirling Agricultural Centre, mirroring its presence at the north-east of Scotland's largest mart, Thainstone, close to its headquarters in Aberdeen city centre.

The firm, which has long-established offices in Inverness and Edinburgh, has recorded consistently rising turnover and profit as it pursues a national growth strategy, marking five years as an LLP in 2011 with a 3% turnover and 2.5% profit boost.

With a headcount of 147, including 64 qualified lawyers – 24of whom are partners – Ledingham Chalmers has significant interest in the rural sector, and the move to Stirling Agricultural Centre is intended to support its growth ambitions across Scotland.

Jennifer Young, chairman of Ledingham Chalmers, said: “This is a key strategic location as we increase our offering across Scotland, and we are very pleased to open our doors at United Auctions' Stirling Agricultural Centre.

"Stirling has an important role to play not only in our work in the agricultural sector but also in providing improved access to central Scotland, where we aim to further expand our activity in the rural sector and, in particular, farming, food, fish and forestry.

"Following on from the arrival of our new business development director John Campbell, this new base is an indication of our ambition to further grow our operations as well as the firm's reputation as one with which people like to do business."

Ledingham Chalmers' presence at Stirling will be managed by colleagues within the firm’s agricultural team, including partner and accredited specialist in agricultural law Allan Collie, locally based rural business director Linda Tinson as well as John Campbell.

Representatives of the firm will launch its presence in Stirling by attending the February bull sales at the Agricultural Centre, due to take place from Monday, February 6 to Wednesday 8 and on Monday, February 20 and Tuesday 21.

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