Linda Tinson is head of our Rural Business practice.

A leading adviser in the rural and agricultural sector, Linda’s practice covers a range of services, including transactional business across all rural property types, traditional conveyancing matters, succession planning, business structuring, partnership reorganisation, and agricultural holdings. She also has considerable experience of advising clients on developing areas related to natural capital, such as land reform and other regulatory changes within the rural industries, agritourism, diversification strategies, and renewables projects.

Alongside her legal career, Linda was previously a partner in a farming business. She is also member of the Integrity Committee of The Food Integrity Assurance Scheme and a graduate of the Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme.

Linda is ranked in both the Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories.

Linda is very experienced and a good communicator giving confidence in the process. She delegates appropriately and steps in as and when issues are identified that require it.

Chambers UK, 2025

We felt confident that Linda would look after us with empathy, but at the same time give us realistic suggestions and advice.

Agriculture & Rural Affairs client – Chambers 2023

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