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Anderson Strathern has posted a profit before tax of \u00a311.38m, up 18% year-on-year.<\/p>\n

The Edinburgh-headquartered law firm’s results for the year ended 31 March 2026 also showed turnover rising by 7% to \u00a338.77m, putting it on track to achieve its stated three-year strategy.<\/p>\n

Managing partner Murray McCall said: “We have invested in key growth areas such as litigation, employment and private client as well as corporate deals – welcoming some of the most country’s best talent to our senior team while developing the knowledge and skills of our more junior colleagues.<\/p>\n

“There’s no denying that the change of pace in technology and AI across the legal sector is having a huge impact, and we will continue to create efficiencies and make best use of the tools available, without compromising on the ‘human element’ that is so vital to our work.<\/p>\n

“We will continue to invest in talent, with programmes like our Business Development Academy and AI accelerator training to create strong future leaders, and stand us in good stead for the future.”<\/p>\n

During the year, the firm hired commercial property lawyers Iain Baird and Dawn MacPherson, while five directors were promoted to partner across its rural, dispute resolution and private client teams.<\/p>\n

Anderson Strathern’s commercial and private client base also grew, with contracts wins including Scottish Power Energy Retail, Aveni and Tom Kitchin, as well as a deal with\u00a0the National Centre for Music around its redevelopment of the Royal High School in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

On the public sector side, the firm was appointed to Glasgow City Council’s new Legal Services Framework, while continuing to work with Scottish ministers, the Office of the Advocate General and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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