Brian Inkster is the Founder and CEO of Inksters Solicitors and a highly respected Scottish Solicitor and Notary Public. Described as “a one man Scottish legal institution” in the Recommended Law Firm Guide 2010, Brian has built a modern, innovative legal practice that blends tradition with technology, entrepreneurial vision, and deep subject-matter expertise.

Originally from Shetland, Brian maintains strong personal and professional links to the Highlands and Islands while being based in Glasgow since 1991. Under his leadership, Inksters has expanded across Scotland and beyond, with offices in Aberdeen, Dunkeld, Edinburgh, Forfar, Glasgow, Inverness, Lerwick, Linlithgow, London, Portree, Renfrew, St Andrews, Thurso and Wick.

Practice Focus

Brian concentrates primarily on property-related legal work, with particular expertise in:

• Crofting Law
• Servitudes (Easements)
• Rural and agricultural property matters
• Complex land and title issues

His specialist knowledge of crofting law and servitudes has positioned him as a leading authority in these fields. He is the author of A Practical Guide to Crofting Law (Law Brief Publishing, 2019), a key text for practitioners and land professionals navigating Scotland’s unique rural legal framework.

Legal Entrepreneur & Innovator

Brian is widely recognised as a forward-thinking legal entrepreneur. He developed Inksters using a pioneering “Plug & Play Law Platform”, allowing senior lawyers to operate collectively with enhanced technology and centralised back-office support through a hub-and-spoke model headquartered in Glasgow.

He has been described as a “Maverick” by Scottish Business Insider for his innovative approach to law firm structure and expansion. His interests extend beyond legal practice into entrepreneurship, marketing, technology, regulation, and corporate social responsibility.

Academic & Thought Leadership

Brian has contributed significantly to legal education and professional development. He tutored and lectured in Business, Ethics, Finance, and Commercial Awareness on the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow, and lectured on the law of servitudes at the University of Strathclyde.

He writes regularly on the evolution of legal practice at The Time Blawg and on rural property issues at the Crofting Law Blog, offering commentary on the past, present, and future of law.

Awards & Recognition

• Solicitor of the Year (2006)
• Managing Partner of the Year (2014)
• Recognised as a leading figure in Scottish legal innovation

In The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field, Mitch Kowalski describes Brian as embodying a distinctive legal entrepreneurial style — understated, innovative, and forward-looking.

Community & Personal Engagement

In November 2009, Brian and his wife Nicola Walls participated in the Habitat for Humanity Global Village Challenge in Argentina, reflecting his commitment to social responsibility beyond legal practice.

Contact

Phone: 0141 229 0880
Email: brian@inksters.com
LinkedIn: Available upon request
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