Sophie Napier and Fraser Scott took up their new roles yesterday.

Ms Napier joined the firm in 2011 after qualifying as a solicitor in 2009; Fraser Scott qualified in 2015 after having worked for the Scottish government for 10 years. Both specialise in private client advice within the firm’s asset protection group.

Senior partner Ruthven Gemmell said: “It is always exciting to welcome new partners, and an additional pleasure when they are respected colleagues who have already worked with us for many years.”

Elsewhere in the firm, Nicola Roberts has been promoted to associate within the property group, specialising in rural property and agricultural affairs.