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Landowners advised to consider planning their preparations for land reform
The new Bill encourages more proactive, community‑centred planning across rural estates, signalling the need to prepare for change
Leanne’s legal experience across all areas of running landed estates, farms, crofts and other rural property is of real value to our rural clients in challenging times
Leanne Gordon is a Partner at Lindsays and is Head of our Rural – Land & Business team. She acts on behalf of individuals, families, and businesses in a variety of matters including the sale and purchase of all rural property.
Leanne has extensive experience of advising clients on the management of farms, estates and forestry, minerals and sporting rights, agricultural tenancies and renewable energy projects, and acting on behalf of banks to take security over agricultural land and forestry. She is also the lead adviser to a public sector client in their property related matters.
Leanne has developed particular expertise in crofting law, advising both landowners and crofters.
Meet the team
We advise on the legal matters that come with land, rural property and rural enterprise. That includes buying and selling, agricultural tenancies and crofting, access rights and servitudes, renewables, minerals and telecoms, rural disputes, and the contracts that support rural businesses. We also have specialist experience in Scottish barony titles and heraldry, including the sale and purchase of feudal dignities.
Who we help
We work with estates, farmers, crofters, rural businesses, investors and community bodies. We also help clients in Scotland and overseas who want to secure or transfer a Scottish barony title, or explore heraldry as part of their connection to Scotland and its traditions.
Whether you’re planting new roots or carrying on a family legacy, we’ll help you protect what matters and move forward well prepared.
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Succession sown up
The landscape for UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) has shifted following a major policy reversal on 23 December 2025.
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Succession in farming: Planning is not just about inheritance tax
In today’s Scotsman, Leanne Gordon encourages farming families and businesses to plan for the future - either to the next generation or new owners or tenants
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Farmers and landowners advised to be cautious following the controversial IHT changes
Farmers and landowners should carefully evaluate their circumstances before making changes to their enterprise following the announcement of new Inheritance Tax.
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Landowners across Scotland share change concerns around agricultural tenancies
Rural landowners are transitioning from uncertainty to implementation, facing new rules on land resumption and a climate-focused subsidy regime.
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With the right advice, green diversity can deliver a stronger future
Landowners are on the frontline of tackling Scotland’s response to the climate emergency, building a cleaner future and a greener economy.
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