Our People
Alastair Hamilton Anderson - Partner
email: aha@abl-law.co.uk
A Perth boy, Alastair was educated at Perth Academy and Edinburgh University, continuing to take a diploma in European Legal Studies at the University of Amsterdam. After more than a decade as a court practitioner, Alastair turned to a broad chamber practice, focusing on agriculture, estate work and forestry law, becoming one of the first to be accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Agricultural Law. Over 35 years he has guided his clients through every aspect of rural life.
In more recent times his practice has developed towards the needs of the elderly client and trust and executry business but he is still actively engaged in the housing market where his views are often quoted in the media through his role as Chairman of the Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre.
A family man, although his children have now flown the nest, he is a keen golfer, sportsman, Rotarian, High Constable and maintains a high interest in Perth Show as an Honorary Vice Chairman of the Perthshire Agricultural Society.
Iain William Lamond - Partner
email: iainlamond@abl-law.co.uk
Born and bred in Perth Iain graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Law from Edinburgh University in 1970 after which he returned to Perth as an apprentice solicitor and has now practised Law in Perth for almost 40 years.
Initially he practised in the areas of residential conveyancing, trust and executry work but in the early 1980's moved over to corporate and commercial work of various kinds with a particular liking for Intellectual Property Law and Employment Law.
Iain is an Officer in The Boys Brigade with over 50 years service (man and boy) and until recently was an active Rugby Referee but after refereeing for nearly 30 years has laid down his whistle and is now trying to coach referees how to avoid making the mistakes he did.
Iain has just assumed the role of President of the Society of Procurators and Solicitors in the City and County of Perth.
Married with four children and four grandchildren Iain now lives out in the countryside but has no thoughts of being put out to graze.
Lydia Margaret Fotheringham - Partner
email: lydia@abl-law.co.uk
Lydia specialises in agricultural law providing advice on farm purchase and sale, partnership, wills and all aspects of tenancies including rent review, succession and tenants’ right to buy. She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Agricultural law. Chambers Dictionary of the Legal Profession describes Lydia as “an up and coming individual” and a "clear thinker" in the agricultural law sector.
Lydia first qualified as a solicitor in 1996. She has been with Anderson Beaton Lamond since the firm began in 2001, first as an associate then becoming a partner in 2003.
Lydia is a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s rural affairs committee and the Central Committee of SRPBA. She is also a Director of Perth Show. Lydia comes from a farming family and now lives in rural Perthshire.
Peter John Stewart - Partner
email: peterstewart@abl-law.co.uk
Originally from Fife, Peter is a farmer's son, who was educated at Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline and Aberdeen University where he graduated with an honour's degree. Peter began his legal career in Perth in 1998 before joining ABL in 2004. He has an interest in a large number of areas focusing on residential and commercial conveyancing; trusts and executries; agricultural and renewable energy.
A family man with three children he spends his time out of the office playing golf and five-aside football. He is also the social convener of The Society of Procurators and Solicitors in Perth
Lizzie Marion McFadzean - Partner
email: lmcfadzean@abl-law.co.uk
Lizzie graduated from Aberdeen University and completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at Edinburgh University in 2000. She joined ABL in 2005 and was made a Partner in 2008.
She undertakes many areas of law including residential and commercial conveyancing, agricultural and forestry law.
Outside of the office she is a keen runner and horsewoman regularly competing in eventing and showjumping events. She is also a past Director of Perth Show.
Jennifer Isobel Douglas - Associate
email: jdouglas@abl-law.co.uk
Jennifer was born and brought up in Perth attending both Craigie Primary School and Perth High School. Jennifer qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her LL.B in Aberdeen and Diploma in Legal Practice in Dundee. Jennifer completed her traineeship with a large Firm based in Aberdeen and Perth before joining Anderson Beaton Lamond as an assistant in December 2007.
Prior to studying for her law degree Jennifer graduated with an honours degree in Business Management in 2000 before taking time out to travel throughout South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In the office Jennifer deals primarily with all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing.
Outside of the office Jennifer is a keen runner, enjoys reading and the occasional game of golf.
Charles Aaron Acheson - Solicitor
email: aacheson@abl-law.co.uk
Aaron, originally from Portstewart in Northern Ireland he graduated from the University of Dundee in 2004 where he went on to complete his diploma in Legal Practice, before joining Anderson Beaton Lamond as the firm's first ever trainee.
Throughout his traineeship and since qualifying Aaron has gained a good grounding in all aspects of provincial practice gaining particular experience in residential conveyancing, leasing and security work.
In his spare time Aaron enjoys travelling, football, reading and the odd glass of wine
Laura Cramb - Paralegal
email: lcramb@abl-law.co.uk
Laura came relatively recently into the Legal profession, having previously been employed by one of the large Banks. Living in Crieff and having taken some years out to bring up her three children, she decided in 2000 that it was time to go back to work. Laura joined a local Law Firm as a part-time secretary, and was very quickly persuaded that a role as a Paralegal would be both interesting and challenging.
Laura gained her formal qualification in Wills, Trusts and Executries through Strathclyde University in 2002, studying by distance whilst learning to fit the work around the needs of her family. She then added a further advanced qualification in 2005.
She was delighted to make the move to Anderson Beaton Lamond in August 2007, where she now assists all the Partners with the varied aspects of Executry work
Our Support Team
Probably the first people you will speak to when you contact the office. They not only do all the typing but also deal with all the firm's telephone enquiries and reception duties amongst them.
They have managed to accumulate a combined total of over 174 years experience whilst all still claiming to be under the age of 30.
