Anderson Strathern

Anderson Strathern, a Scottish law firm with more than three centuries of history

Anderson Strathern is a Scottish legal firm whose activity dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment. The firm itself traces its history back more than 325 years and notes that its oldest client has been with it for over 270 years. It presents itself as a Scottish law firm working for businesses as well as the public sector, charities, families and individuals.

Practice areas and advisory approach

The firm structures its offering around several areas: legal advice for businesses, services for individuals, support for the public and third sectors, and workplace training. Within the latter area it delivers programmes on cybersecurity, intellectual property, data and artificial intelligence; employment law and immigration; health and safety risk management; and sexual harassment prevention.

The firm describes its working method as client-centred and collaborative, focused on understanding each client's needs, challenges and aspirations. It states that its advice is tailored through understanding and close collaboration with the client, taking into account the wider economic and business context.

Clients and sectors served

Anderson Strathern states that it works for individuals, companies, government departments, educational establishments, public sector bodies and commercial decision makers of various kinds. The firm declares that its combination of knowledge, commercial awareness and experience is the foundation of its work for businesses, the public sector, charities, families and individuals.

Geographic presence

The firm operates from five locations in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland and Orkney. The firm also has a dedicated residential property enquiry service, with its own email address for this type of matter.

Publications and thought leadership

The firm maintains a space for analysis and legal updates in which it publishes articles written by its professionals. Among the topics covered are changes to inheritance tax in Britain, the Scottish Government's publication of indicative rates for the new building safety levy — due to come into force in April 2028 — and the use of artificial intelligence tools by junior lawyers.

Corporate responsibility and recognition

Anderson Strathern declares a long-standing commitment to responsible business practices in the workplace, environmental and community spheres. Every person in the organisation is given three days a year to devote to charitable activities, whether serving on charity boards, taking part in local initiatives or helping at fundraising events. The firm also has a net zero mission.

The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 8010691. Among the recognitions and affiliations it mentions are the Armed Forces Covenant, AVMA, Carer Positive, Menopause Cafe, Young Persons Guarantee and the Law Society of Scotland.