Scottish law firm Lindsays has announced a merger with Glasgow-based Dallas McMillan in a move that will increase its Glasgow workforce by around 50 per cent.
The merger will take effect on September 1 and will see 43 Dallas McMillan employees, including six partners, join Lindsays.
The deal will increase Lindsays’ Glasgow headcount from 80 to 123 staff and take the firm’s total workforce across Scotland to 417 employees.
All Glasgow-based staff will operate from Lindsays’ office on Queen Street in the city centre.
The merger marks another significant step in the firm’s ongoing expansion strategy and strengthens its position within Scotland’s legal sector.
Lindsays has offices across Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Crieff and Glasgow, providing legal services to private individuals, businesses and organisations.
The firm advises clients on a wide range of matters including corporate law, employment law, commercial property, residential conveyancing, private client services and personal injury claims.
The merger follows a period of continued growth for Lindsays in Glasgow, including the launch of a dedicated Rural – Land and Business team and several senior appointments across key departments.
Both firms say the move will provide clients with access to a broader range of specialist legal expertise while maintaining a strong focus on client service.
No redundancies are expected as a result of the merger, with the combined practice continuing to operate under the Lindsays name.
The deal also expands Lindsays’ presence in Glasgow’s competitive legal market as the firm continues its programme of strategic growth across Scotland.
Andrew Diamond, managing partner at Lindsays, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the team from Dallas McMillan to the Lindsays family and to continue our path of strategic, sustainable growth through this merger.
“We are committed to expanding our presence in Glasgow.
“We have been seeking the ideal fit for a merger in Glasgow for some time and believe this is it, bringing good people and good clients into the firm.”
David McElroy, managing partner at Dallas McMillan, said: “We have long been admirers of Lindsays’ way of doing business and the way in which it has grown in recent years, while remaining true to its people-centred principals.
“In a cultural and business sense, this merger feels like the right fit for us and our clients, who will benefit from being able to access a wider range of legal services as part of Lindsays.”
Article published in The Herald Thursday, June 25th, 2026.