Colin Sandilands, 38, solicitor and partner with Stronachs LLP explains why striving to be the best has propelled him through his career
What did you want to be when you were young?
I always fancied being an explorer when I was young. I put that down to reading a lot of books about exploring the Nile and searching for the North West passage. It probably took me too long to realise it was unlikely I was going to follow in the footsteps of some of the characters in those stories. By the time I got to university I knew I was heading towards the legal profession.
What are the main career stepping stones you have taken?
I went to Glasgow University for five years and from there I went to Edinburgh where I undertook my traineeship and worked for 10 years at a law firm. I returned to the north in 2009, joining Stronachs in Inverness, and became a partner in the firm in 2011.
Anything you would do differently?
No. I’ve been very fortunate in my career so far. I enjoyed my time in Edinburgh where I gained a very good grounding in what is involved with being a solicitor and learned a lot from working alongside some very able lawyers. However, I was always set on returning north and did so at just the right time for me. Stronachs has proved to be a great place to work.
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