One of the North East's leaders in rural law, Hamish is top ranked in his field by the leading independent legal directories Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. Highly regarded for his experience and depth of knowledge of rural and agricultural matters, Hamish is thoroughly immersed in the sector. He is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Agricultural Law, and he sits on the Law Society of Scotland's Rural Affairs Committee, the NFUS Legal and Technical Committee and is a member of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association. He is also a Trustee of RSABI, Scotland’s leading agricultural charity. "He is technically very able, very visible in this sector and very active, especially on tenancy work. He knows the law and the best way to use it for his client, and he has a high profile within the industry."

• Avoid falling foul of the rule changes over red diesel use

  By Hamish Lean |April 2022

• Managing Health and Safety Risks in the Agricultural Sector

  By Hamish Lean, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP |April 2022

• A partnership tenancy can be risky when it comes to change

  By Hamish Lean |February 2022