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Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

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Latest news and insights

Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner and promotes 11 others

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Strike Action, but not as we know it

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

Lorna Balfour

Partner, Land and Rural Business

Lorna is a partner in the Land and Rural Business team working on a broad range of rural matters including forestry, carbon credits, agricultural holdings, crofting law, sporting interests, succession planning and the associated tax planning issues.

In particular, Lorna has significant experience dealing with large and complex land and estate acquisitions and sales acting for private individuals and corporate entities, where she aims to always deliver clear, concise and pragmatic advice.

Lorna gained her STEP Diploma in Tax and Estate Planning (Scotland) in June 2019.

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Lorna Balfour is a highly impressive individual with a proactive approach that gets deals done with the least friction.

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Recent News & Insights by Lorna

22 July 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Farm safety – the “seen” and “unseen” hazards

By Lorna Balfour

Farm Safety Week across the United Kingdom is important in highlighting most common categories of workplace dangers and hazards in the agricultural sector.

27 May 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Say Cheese, Please

By Lorna Balfour

The viability of any businesses, especially those of farming and rural business, is dependent on cashflow and lending to further generate a future.

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