Nick Howie
Partner Nick Howie highlights how his background in geology and retail management provided the "real-world" authority and project skills needed to succeed in Law.
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Partner Nick Howie highlights how his background in geology and retail management provided the "real-world" authority and project skills needed to succeed in Law.
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Jackie Thomline rose from the mailroom to Client Take On Manager during a 40-year career at Lindsays, supported by paralegal training and flexibility.
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Marketing Executive Megan Wilson’s career at Lindsays has grown from Assistant to leading projects, with the firm now funding her CIM qualifications.
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Clare Wilson’s journey from 2007 trainee to Partner in Glasgow highlights Lindsays' "Partner Track" support and the firm's flexibility for part-time working parents.
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Kirsten Boettcher transitioned from Legal Secretary to Solicitor at Lindsays by studying part-time, supported by a culture that values and listens to staff.
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Jennifer Philp’s traineeship in Dundee led to her qualifying into Commercial Property, benefiting from a supportive culture and flexible hours.
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Partner Alastair Smith, who joined Lindsays as a trainee, highlights how an inquisitive nature and strong relationships are key to a corporate law career.
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Scott Gibson’s decade-long journey at Lindsays saw him rise from Office Assistant to Team Leader in Dundee, supported by training and flexible hours.
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Scott Briggs qualified as a Solicitor in December 2025, after completing his traineeship in our Glasgow office. He joined Lindsays’ Personal Injury team, where he worked as a Case Coordinator before his traineeship.
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