The promotions include advancement to director roles for insurance lawyer Michael Higgins and real estate lawyer Aileen Shearer. 

In addition, insurance lawyers Max Roper, Nicole McQuilken and Michaela Dougan were promoted to senior associate, alongside dispute resolution lawyers Kirsty Anderson and Hayley Swanson.

Corporate lawyer Gary Macdonald and insurance lawyer Lynne Macfarlane have also progressed to a higher level within DWF’s partnership structure.

The promotions form part of DWF’s global promotions round, which saw 263 staff promoted across the business, including 22 new partners or partner-equivalent roles. A further 18 existing partners were also promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure.

Promotions in the commercial services teams are:

• Gary Macdonald, partner, Edinburgh
• Aileen Shearer, director, Edinburgh
• Hayley Swanson, senior associate, Edinburgh
• Kirsty Anderson, senior associate, Edinburgh
• Claira Rodden, associate, Glasgow
• Greg Robertson, associate, Edinburgh
• Tasha Walker, associate, Glasgow

Promotions in our insurance teams are:

• Lynne Macfarlane, partner, Glasgow
• Michael Higgins, director, Glasgow
• Max Roper, senior associate, Glasgow
• Michaela Dougan, senior associate, Glasgow
• Nicole McQuilken, senior associate, Glasgow
• Lucy Carmichael, Senior Paralegal, Glasgow
• Elaine McGrory, lead paralegal, Glasgow
• Nicola Campbell, lead paralegal, Glasgow

Commenting on the promotions, Caroline Colliston said: “These promotions reflect the strength, talent and ambition of our teams across Scotland. It is fantastic to see colleagues recognised for their hard work, dedication and positive contributions to both our clients and the wider business. 

“I would like to congratulate everyone on their well-deserved achievements. I look forward to working with my colleagues to succeed in their new roles and creating growth for our business by delivering positive outcomes for our clients and in our communities.”