Independent Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has announced a series of senior promotions across its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Orkney offices, reflecting continued growth and increasing demand across several of its core practice areas.

Four lawyers have been promoted to Director and Partner level, following a period of sustained activity for the firm, particularly in rural and estates, private client and commercial real estate. This performance has contributed to the firm’s shortlisting for Legal Firm of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026, with shortlisted organisations recognised in The Times’ inaugural British Business Leaders List.

Ellen Eunson – Partner, Rural (Orkney)

Orkney-based Ellen has been promoted to Partner in the firm’s Rural Land and Business team. With 25 years’ experience, she advises landowners, farmers and rural businesses on sales and acquisitions, agricultural tenancies and succession planning, as well as crofting and renewable energy projects. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s offering to rural clients across the north of Scotland.

Nick Dobbs – Director, Private Client (Edinburgh)

A Chartered Tax Adviser and member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), Nick is part of the team behind Anderson Strathern’s Tier 1 ranking in Legal 500 for Personal Tax, Trusts and Executries. He has significant experience advising high-net-worth clients including prominent landowners and business owners, on a variety of complex tax and succession planning matters. He also presents and delivers seminars on topics such as trusts, tax, and digital assets, sharing his expertise with legal professionals and those working in the private client sector.

Rory Knox – Director, Commercial Real Estate (Glasgow)

Rory Knox has been promoted to Director in the Commercial Real Estate team, which continues to see strong levels of activity across its client base. He advises investors, developers, retailers and public sector bodies on disposals and acquisitions, commercial leasing and portfolio management. He also advises on LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax) matters arising from commercial property transactions.

Conor Whittaker – Director, Commercial Real Estate (Glasgow) 

Conor Whittaker has been promoted to Director in the Commercial Real Estate team. He regularly advises public sector clients, large charitable organisations, leisure and fitness sector participants, retailers, investors, and higher education and further education providers on investment acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing (both from a landlord and tenant perspective), and general estate management. He is also part of the firm’s dedicated Land and Buildings Transaction advisory group and has advised many of the firm’s clients on this complex area. 

Carole Tomlinson, Chair at Anderson Strathern, said: “Congratulations to Ellen, Nick, Rory and Conor on their promotions. They have each made a strong contribution to the firm and to their clients.

“These promotions reflect the consistent demand we are seeing across a number of areas of the firm and the importance we place on continually developing our people. They also ensure we are well placed to support clients across Scotland – from the Northern Isles to the Borders.”