Nine colleagues and five disciplines have been recognised.
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Combined with the Legal 500 findings, this means 18 people across our firm and seven disciplines have been ranked.
Here is an overview of the Chambers UK 2024 findings —
Agriculture and rural affairs — personal ranking for partner Hazel Moir, who has also been shortlisted in the private client lawyer of the year category in the inaugural Legal 500 Scotland awards
Construction — partner Sarah Stuart is recognised
Employment — partners Kirk Tudhope and John Lee are ranked and senior associates Sìne Mackay and Veli-Matti Räikkönen are named associates to watch
Personal injury: Mainly Defendant — Partners Graeme Edward, Victoria Leslie and Sarah Morris are listed
We’re also recognised for our commercial property expertise (Real Estate: up to £10million)
Testimonials
I say this every time these rankings are announced, but it is extremely important to thank those peers, independent market sources and clients who took the time to provide testimonials.
As ever, they are very much appreciated.
“We have always found the firm to be extremely professional, diligent and approachable.”
“I have found Hazel [Moir’s] knowledge and level of service excellent.”
“Ledingham Chalmers is a well-experienced and proactive team.”
“Sarah [Stuart] is knowledgeable and reliable.”
“Ledingham Chalmers has a great depth of knowledge and experience in various elements of the law …”
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Jennifer Young
Partner
Jennifer is an experienced practitioner, having been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a construction law specialist for over two decades.
Having served as the firm’s chair from 2012 and then managing partner in 2020, Jennifer returned to a more client facing role in November 2024.
As well as non-contentious work including contract reviews and negotiation, Jennifer has particular expertise in construction dispute management and resolution, and regularly advises on high-value contractual claims. She also presents training for clients, focusing on commercial awareness in supply-chain contracts and transfer of risk in commercial contracts.
Jennifer is current convenor of the Law Society of Scotland's construction law accreditation panel, and in August 2024, she was named an honorary fellow of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). As from January 2025, Jennifer was appointed to the chair of the Board of Governors at Albyn School.
Posted: October 20th, 2023
Filed in: Us, Rural, Construction, Litigation, Employment , Commercial property