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Edinburgh Reporter
14-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Ralph Sayer adds to senior team with double hire
Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, Ralph Sayer, has appointed two senior members of staff. Kimberley Mackay has joined as a partner to head up a new private client division of the business, while the team has been added to with the arrival of Louise McLaren as Legal Director. Ms Mackay began her career with Georgesons in Wick, Caithness and joins from Edinburgh legal firm Gillespie Macandrew where she was an Associate, having previously been Head of Private Client at Watermans. Ms McLaren joins from Elmslies in the capital where she held a similar position having also been a director at Garden Stirling Burnet in East Lothian, Simpson & Marwick and Ralph Hendrie Legal. Ralph Sayer chief executive Ivan Ralph believes the appointments put the family-run company, which was formed in October 2022, on a strong footing going forward as it looks to continues to grow. He said: 'We are aiming to build a new department on the back of Kimberley's arrival as Private Client Partner. 'She set up the private client department at Watermans from scratch, and she'll effectively be doing that here. At the moment we do Wills and Powers of Attorney for clients if they ask but now with Kimberley in place, we will be focusing on these things as well as the likes of inheritance tax planning. 'Planning for the future has become ever more important in the current climate, and Kimberley's expertise in guiding clients will be a valuable asset for the firm and will complement the existing offering we have. 'Louise is someone I know very well and is another excellent addition to the team. She was a secretary/paralegal who did a law degree in her mid-40s, and was a trainee of mine at McEwan Fraser Legal and also worked with me at Ralph Hendrie so is returning for a third time and will play an important part in our growth strategy.' Ms Mackay is the fourth Partner in the firm and said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am excited to develop and guide a brand-new private client team. I've been so impressed with the work Ralph Sayer has been doing and their growing presence in such a short space of time. I am so pleased to be a part of it.' Ms McLaren said: 'I am delighted to be joining Ralph Sayer and am looking forward to forging new business relationships to support the growth of the business.' Louise McLaren (left) with Kimberley Mackay. Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish solicitors firm appoints partner and legal director
Edinburgh-based Ralph Sayer said the double hire also boosts its senior team. Kimberley Mackay has joined as a partner to head up a new private client division of the business, while the team has been further bolstered with the arrival of Louise McLaren as legal director, the firm said. Ms Mackay began her career with Georgesons in Wick, Caithness and joins from Edinburgh legal firm Gillespie Macandrew where she was an associate, having previously been head of private client at Watermans. Ms McLaren joins from Elmslies in the Scottish capital where she held a similar position having also been a director at Garden Stirling Burnet in East Lothian, Simpson & Marwick and Ralph Hendrie Legal. Ivan Ralph, Ralph Sayer chief executive, said believes the appointments put the family-run company, which was formed in October 2022, 'on a strong footing going forward as it looks to continues to grow'. He said: 'We are aiming to build a new department on the back of Kimberley's arrival as private client partner. She set up the private client department at Watermans from scratch, and she'll effectively be doing that here. At the moment we do wills and powers of attorney for clients if they ask but now with Kimberley in place, we will be focusing on these things as well as the likes of inheritance tax planning. 'Planning for the future has become ever more important in the current climate, and Kimberley's expertise in guiding clients will be a valuable asset for the firm and will complement the existing offering we have. 'Louise is someone I know very well and is another excellent addition to the team. She was a secretary/paralegal who did a law degree in her mid-40s, and was a trainee of mine at McEwan Fraser Legal and also worked with me at Ralph Hendrie so is returning for a third time and will play an important part in our growth strategy.' Ms Mackay is the fourth partner in the firm and said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am excited to develop and guide a brand-new private client team. I've been so impressed with the work Ralph Sayer has been doing and their growing presence in such a short space of time. I am so pleased to be a part of it.' Ms McLaren said: 'I am delighted to be joining Ralph Sayer and am looking forward to forging new business relationships to support the growth of the business.' Plan to demolish brewery landmark for homes set for approval Plans to demolish a number of former brewery buildings as part of a development of 168 new homes have been recommended for approval. The demolition would involve 'less valuable parts and buildings of the brewery' and 'the proposal successfully retains the most valuable parts of the listed building', planning officials said. However, the development will include the demolition of the landmark Edinburgh building that bore the company name and a clock. The new papers will go before councillors next week. Ben Kemp appointed new Law Society of Scotland chief The Law Society of Scotland has appointed Ben Kemp as its new chief executive.
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Ralph Sayer expands with two senior hires
Ralph Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, is targeting continued growth with the appointment of two senior members of staff. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Kimberley Mackay has joined as a Partner to head up a new private client division of the business, while the team has been further bolstered with the arrival of Louise McLaren as Legal Director. Ms Mackay began her career with Georgesons in Wick, Caithness and joins from Edinburgh legal firm Gillespie Macandrew where she was an Associate, having previously been Head of Private Client at Watermans. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ms McLaren joins from Elmslies in the capital where she held a similar position having also been a director at Garden Stirling Burnet in East Lothian, Simpson & Marwick and Ralph Hendrie Legal. Team: Louise McLaren (l) and Kimberley Mackay. Ralph Sayer chief executive Ivan Ralph believes the appointments put the family-run company, which was formed in October 2022, on a strong footing going forward as it looks to continues to grow. 'We are aiming to build a new department on the back of Kimberley's arrival as Private Client Partner,' he said. 'She set up the private client department at Watermans from scratch, and she'll effectively be doing that here. At the moment we do Wills and Powers of Attorney for clients if they ask but now with Kimberley in place, we will be focusing on these things as well as the likes of inheritance tax planning. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Planning for the future has become ever more important in the current climate, and Kimberley's expertise in guiding clients will be a valuable asset for the firm and will complement the existing offering we have. 'Louise is someone I know very well and is another excellent addition to the team. She was a secretary/paralegal who did a law degree in her mid-40s, and was a trainee of mine at McEwan Fraser Legal and also worked with me at Ralph Hendrie so is returning for a third time and will play an important part in our growth strategy.' Ms Mackay is the fourth Partner in the firm and said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am excited to develop and guide a brand-new private client team. I've been so impressed with the work Ralph Sayer has been doing and their growing presence in such a short space of time. I am so pleased to be a part of it.'
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Search begins for operator to run new theatre in Brentford
Search begins for new operator to run arts venue 9 minutes ago Share Save Philip Lynch Local Democracy Reporting Service Share Save Pollard Thomas Edward Architects The new art centre is to be a state-of -the-art facility, Hounslow Council says A proposed new theatre for west London aimed at attracting some of the best shows in the UK has come a step closer to opening. After a decade in the planning of the new Hounslow Arts Centre, the local council is to begin looking for the "the right operator" to run the new venue near Brentford High Street. Plans were previously approved for the theatre, to replace the now closed Watermans Arts Centre, along with about 100 new homes on the development. The firm chosen to run it will be expected to attract "world-class" productions and audiences from across London, Hounslow council said. Many local people had expected Watermans Arts Centre's previous operator, the Hounslow Arts Trust, to run the new venue, which is to be built on the site of a former police station on Half Acre. However, a firm will be chosen via an open tendering process, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. It is understood that initially, the centre was to include a cinema, but as Everyman has since opened one nearby, a new live theatre space is now the priority. Facundo Arrizabalaga The new theatre is to be built on the site of the Watermans Arts Centre, which closed two years ago as it was not financially viable Cabinet member for culture, Salman Shaheen, said: "I want that to be a world-class arts and culture centre. One that serves our residents, and also brings people in from far and wide, from across London and beyond to see the very best acts. "That is why we are launching an open process to find the right operator – one that shares our aims, will deliver a broad and ambitious programme, and demonstrates it can be financially sustainable." The Watermans closed in April 2024 after Hounslow Arts Trust announced that it was no longer financially viable to keep it open. The tendering process will follow further work to test the local market and analyse local needs. The council has also reached a provisional agreement with a housing provider for the new homes which will also be built on the same site. Work is expected to begin on the new venue between the spring and summer of 2025. At this stage it is unclear when the centre and homes will open to the public, however the hope is the construction will be swift. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to
