Christopher Lindley

Partner | Forfar

Land & Rural Business

Accredited Specialist in Agricultural Law

One of the leaders in rural law in Perthshire and Angus, Chris is ranked highly in his field by the independent legal directories Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. He is also recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as an accredited specialist in Agricultural Law.

He advises client in rural property law including buying, selling and leasing all types of rural property, farming partnerships, as well as Wills and succession planning. He provides specialist advice in relation to agricultural tenancies, renewable energy projects, servitudes and sporting rights.

He adopts a no nonsense approach to resolving problems and achieving clients’ goals. Chris advises public and private sector clients and banks on a wide range of issues focussed on the rural sector. He heads up the group dealing with agricultural security work.

Chris is a member of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association and Secretary of the Central Scotland Agricultural Valuers’ Association

Accreditations

Accredited Specialist in Agricultural Law

Christopher Lindley took the time to come to our property and sorted out what was required in a quick professional manner. He was easy to communicate with and explained everything.

Legal 500 2023

Chris is a very good technical lawyer.

Chambers & Partners 2023

Christopher Lindley is sought for his experience in the purchase, sale and lease of rural and agricultural property, along with his knowledge of sporting rights and renewable energy issues.

Chambers & Partners 2022

Chris is an absolute expert in what he does - he really knows what he is doing when it comes to agricultural law.

Chambers & Partners 2021

Christopher Lindley 's highly regarded portfolio of transactional property work includes handling sales of farmland. Sources praise his "pragmatic approach with a good level of communication."

Chambers & Partners 2020

We found it very refreshing that Chris Lindley took the time to visit us at the farm and introduce himself personally and get a feel of the place and our history there. Through the whole process either himself or his colleague Zoe Irving answered our queries promptly and clearly, and this was very reassuring for us. They also liaised with our accountant and our land agent on our behalf and we were delighted with their service.

Legal 500 2020