Kelly Brotherhood has been promoted within the firm’s casualty team in Glasgow, where she specialises in complex fraud and large loss claims. As counter fraud lead for Scotland, she brings significant experience in defending insurer clients in high-value and technically challenging cases.

Chris Dunn is an accredited specialist in the regulation of professional conduct law. Based in the healthcare team in Edinburgh he advises healthcare and other professionals, representing them before their regulators. He also advises on clinical negligence litigation across the Scottish courts. His practice also includes involvement in high-profile public inquiries and complex claims.

Kirstie Carrick has been promoted within the Glasgow team. An accredited specialist in employment law, she typically advises employers on contentious issues including disciplinary and grievance matters, discrimination, restructures and contractual disputes. Kirstie regularly conducts complex and high value tribunal litigation.

Sarah Donaldson has received a posthumous promotion to legal director. A highly respected lawyer, she specialised in catastrophic injury and large loss work and was known for her expertise, professionalism and unwavering support for colleagues and clients. She passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in February.

Vikki Melville, managing partner for Clyde & Co in Scotland, said: “These promotions reflect the strength of talent we have across our Scotland practice and our continued commitment to developing and nurturing our people. Kelly, Chris and Kirstie have each demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, strong client relationships and a real commitment to our teams and culture.

“Sarah was an outstanding lawyer and colleague who made a lasting contribution to our firm and to those she worked with. We are proud to recognise her achievements through this promotion and remember her with great respect and appreciation.”