Head of Land and Rural Business
Robert is head of our Land and Rural Business
department. He is an accredited specialist by the Law Society
of Scotland and his main area of practice lies in agriculture and
landed estates, rural businesses, renewable energy, ownership
structures, capital taxation and succession.
Robert has acted in some of Scotland's most high profile
transactions and has first-hand experience of dealing with
community and crofting community purchases, acting for both private
individuals and communities. He is a frequent speaker at
conferences on agriculture and rural affairs as well providing
regular legal opinion pieces for both legal and industry
publications. Chambers UK states that Robert receives extensive
praise from both peers and clients. He is
"knowledgeable, helpful and easy to speak to," as well
as "responsive and articulate, providing sound advice
tailored to clients' needs".
Robert is Chairman of Scottish Land & Estates Legal and
Taxation Committee, a Scottish Committee member of the Agricultural
Law Association and also a member of the Law Society Rural
Sub-Group.
Robert has a particular interest in salmon fishing and is a
Director of the Atlantic Salmon Trust.
robert.scott-dempster@gillespiemacandrew.co.uk0131 260 7544Download vCard