Lois Newton
Partner, Land and Rural Business
Lois is a partner in the Land and Rural Business team advising on all matters within the rural and agricultural sector. Her widespread practice extends to renewable energy and nature-based projects. She works closely with our tax, private client, corporate and commercial teams on often complex arrangements.
Lois has a solid reputation for her positive attitude, and pragmatic hands-on approach. She joined the firm in 2010 as a Trainee and has worked within the Land and Rural Business team since.
Lois is a Trustee of the rural charity, RSABI, details here.
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Recent News & Insights by Lois
01 September 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Less Than One Month to Go Until RSABI’s Great Scone Palace Challenge
By Lois Newton
In just a few weeks, teams from across the Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in RSABI's Great Scone Palace Challenge.
08 August 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Biodiversity – where do you fit in?
By Lois Newton
Biodiversity; the concept features more and more frequently in both policy and everyday discourse, alongside – perhaps now overtaking – climate change.
12 June 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announced as sponsor of RSABI’s Scone Palace Challenge
By Lois Newton
Find out more about a brand new farming fundraising challenge, The Great Scone Palace Challenge 2025, taking place 12-13th September.
05 April 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announced as Great Glen 2024 sponsor
By Lois Newton
Gillespie Macandrew is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2024.