Commercial property lawyer Stephanie Nichol and private client lawyer Rob McNab both began work this week – taking the number of partners in the firm to 56.

Both are based at Lindsays’ Edinburgh offices. They join at a time when demand for advice in each of their areas of practice is growing.

Ms Nichol joins Lindsays from Balfour and Manson, where she was also a partner.

She brings more than 25 years’ of experience across the full spectrum of commercial property law, including providing in-house support in the public sector and advising on high-value transactions.

She said: “I’m excited to be joining Lindsays. The commercial property team has such a strong reputation and the way that the firm works – building strong relationships with their clients - was a real attraction for me.”

Mr McNab joins Lindsays from Burness Paull, where he was a director, and brings with him experience of advising clients, particularly owner-managed businesses, in private client matters including family succession and inheritance tax planning.

He said: “It’s great to be starting the year with a new challenge. Becoming a partner in Lindsays is a fantastic opportunity and I’m really looking forward to being part of the team.”

Lindsays has also welcomed further additions to its commercial property, residential property and personal injury claims teams this week.

Oliwia Osuch joins as a commercial property solicitor in Edinburgh, having previously worked at Balfour and Manson alongside Ms Nichol. Hannah Esdaile (Dundee) and Ross Simpson (Glasgow) join as solicitors in the residential property and personal injury teams respectively.

Managing partner Andrew Diamond said: “What better way to start the new working year than by welcoming two new partners?

“Making strong strategic hires like Stephanie and Rob is a key part of our growth plan for the firm. Both are high-calibre lawyers whose arrival speaks volumes about Lindsays, our ethos and our ambition. I’m very much looking forward to working with them.”