The Firm

Our People

Exceptional solicitors, each bringing deep specialist knowledge and a genuine commitment to your objectives. We believe the quality of your solicitor defines the quality of your outcome.

35+
Years combined experience
6
Specialist solicitors
4
Core practice areas
98%
Client retention rate

Corporate Law

Structuring tomorrow's enterprises today

Practice area
Margaret Ross
Senior Partner · Corporate Law

Margaret founded Bennington Legal's corporate practice in 1994 and has advised on some of Scotland's most significant M&A transactions. Recognised by Chambers UK as a Band 1 practitioner, she brings three decades of experience to complex cross-border deals.

Qualifications
  • LLB (Hons), University of Edinburgh
  • Admitted to the Faculty of Advocates, 1990
Sarah Gilmour
Senior Associate · Corporate Law

Sarah specialises in private equity transactions, employee incentive schemes, and venture capital investments. She is regularly ranked in the Legal 500 for her work with Scotland's growing tech and life sciences sectors.

Qualifications
  • LLB & BA (Hons), University of Glasgow
  • Admitted to the Law Society of Scotland, 2014

Private Client

Protecting generational wealth with discretion

Practice area
Fiona Campbell
Partner · Private Client

Fiona advises Edinburgh's most prominent families on wealth planning, trust administration, and succession strategy. Her empathetic approach and technical expertise make her a trusted adviser across multiple generations.

Qualifications
  • LLB (Hons), University of St Andrews
  • TEP — Trust & Estate Practitioner

Dispute Resolution

Resolving conflict with strategy and resolve

Practice area
Alistair MacKenzie
Partner · Dispute Resolution

Alistair leads our dispute resolution team with a specialism in commercial arbitration and high-value litigation before the Court of Session. A former advocate, he is renowned for his strategic approach to complex multi-party disputes.

Qualifications
  • LLB, University of Aberdeen
  • Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh
  • WS Society Member

Property

Securing Scotland's most significant assets

Practice area
David Henderson
Partner · Property

David has advised on landmark commercial property transactions across Scotland for over 15 years, acting for major developers, institutional investors, and public bodies. His deep knowledge of Scottish land law is unmatched.

Qualifications
  • LLB, University of Dundee
  • Notary Public
James O'Connor
Senior Associate · Property

James advises on residential and commercial conveyancing, with particular expertise in new development and property finance. His methodical approach ensures transactions complete smoothly and on time.

Qualifications
  • LLB (Hons), Heriot-Watt University
  • Diploma in Legal Practice
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