David Adams currently head of the firm’s RTA department will become an equity partner while Stephanie Young from the life impact team and Robert Cranston from the general accident team will both become salaried partners.

Craig Snee from the Thompsons office in Dundee will become a senior associate while Martin Reilly and Mike Mazzucco will both become associates.

Senior partner Wendy Durie said: “Thompsons Scotland is a firm that has always had a strong ethos. We nurture and reward talent and hard work and I believe it’s one of the reasons why we have such a close relationship with and dedication towards our clients. I’m very proud to be able to oversee the promotions of such an accomplished group of solicitors.”

Mr Adams added: “I am delighted to be joining the equity partnership of a firm with such a strong heritage and reputation. This is an exciting time to take this step, as the firm continues to drive growth across all areas of the business while investing in its people and technology to strengthen and streamline the service it delivers.”

Ms Young commented: “I feel so fortunate to have had such an interesting and progressive career at Thompsons and to have worked with so many talented lawyers over the years at the firm. I am delighted to have been given this opportunity to join the partnership and I look forward to continuing to secure justice and recognition on behalf of our clients.” 

Mr Cranston said: “I am delighted to be promoted to partner at Thompsons, where I trained and have spent the majority of my career. I look forward to joining the partnership at such a positive and dynamic time for the firm.”