alistair dale

Alastair Dale | Partner

I fully qualified as a solicitor in 2004 having trained with a large commercial firm in Edinburgh. I returned to Ayrshire in 2006 to join the family law firm which has now evolved into Dales. I am one of the 3 Partners of Dales and I am involved in all aspects of the operation of the Firm. I have a varied and interesting workload which majors on purchases and sales of farms and rural properties, renewable energy projects (predominantly for landowners), and succession planning for businesses.

My main pastime is playing rugby which I still (arguably) manage to do of a Saturday. I also love the great outdoors and can often be found attempting to get to the top of a hill, skiing or mountain biking. I also enjoy socialising with friends and speaking at Burns Suppers throughout the winter months. My ambition is to climb more of Scotland’s munros.

John Dale
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I have been practising law for 40 years or so and in that time I have enjoyed dealing with a wide range of mostly farming clients throughout Scotland, providing an enthusiastic legal service for them at their kitchen table. I deal with farm purchases and sales, structuring farm businesses in a tax-efficient manner, landlord / tenant reviews etc and property disputes.
In 2012 I was honoured to be appointed a fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies, the first and only solicitor to be so recognised.
30 years ago I was co-founder of Ayrshire Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club (now 360 members) and this is the focal point of one of my main hobbies – vintage tractors. I have also been Secretary of Dalry and Kilwinning Agricultural Discussion Society for over 30 years
I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and demonstrating to them how not to play golf! My ambition is to witness Scotland win a Grand Slam, but I’d settle for becoming a scratch golfer. I’m not sure which is less likely!
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