Appointments

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has announced 14 promotions across the firm.

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has announced the promotions of two trainees in its Glasgow office. The conclusion of their traineeship sees Paul Campbell and Liam Reilly each assume the position of solicitor in the firm’s property and corporate teams respectively.

CMS has announced 40 promotions in Scotland, including two lawyers who have been promoted to of counsel. The newly promoted of counsel are Aberdeen-based Andy Atwell and Edinburgh-based Jenni Darling, both of whom specialise in employment disputes.

Napier University law graduate Megan Kane has become the first solicitor to train and qualify with legal firm Ralph Sayer. The Edinburgh-based business has enjoyed consistent growth since launching four years ago, and brought in Miss Kane in 2024 as its first trainee solicitor as part of a strategic

Eventus Law has appointed corporate lawyer Donnie Munro, former senior partner at Harper Macleod, alongside corporate associate Aiden Paterson. The appointments come less than eight months after the firm launched in October 2025 and mark a significant milestone in its expansion.

Orkney solicitor and smaller law firm owner Serena Sutherland has begun her term as president of the Law Society of Scotland. Ms Sutherland succeeded Patricia Thom as president at a meeting of the Council of the Law Society in Edinburgh on Friday. She becomes the Law Society’s 63rd president a

Gilson Gray has announced the acquisition of long-established Perth firm Wyllie & Henderson, marking a significant step in its expansion and strengthening its presence across Tayside. The acquisition, which took effect on 18 May, sees Wyllie & Henderson’s two consultants, Ian Lindsay a

Christy Farrer has been appointed as the first chief operating officer of CMS UK. In this newly created role, Ms Farrer will lead the firm’s operational strategy across its international offices.

Digby Brown Solicitors has confirmed four lawyers are to be appointed partner following a year of record-breaking growth. Catherine Hammond earned her promotion following years of compassionate client care while securing results for vulnerable abuse survivors with the firm’s non-accidental tea

DWF has announced 15 promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. The promotions include advancement to director roles for insurance lawyer Michael Higgins and real estate lawyer Aileen Shearer. 

Gilson Gray has promoted two senior lawyers to partner, strengthening its real estate and litigation offering. Real estate specialist Gregor Duthie and litigator Stephen Forsyth have both stepped up from legal director to partner.

Miller Samuel Hill Brown has announced the appointment of Jennifer Cowan, Laura Shields, Erin Doherty and Laura Cousins. Ms Cowan is an associate in licensing who brings over 15 years of experience advising a diverse client base. She is recognised for her practical and responsive approach and also b

Lindsays has strengthened its private client team with the appointment of Aileen Entwistle. Ms Entwistle has this week joined the firm’s Glasgow office following six years as a partner with Aberdein Considine.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has appointed Kamal Panglea as its new chief people officer, further strengthening the firm's leadership team as it continues to invest in its people strategy. Mr Panglea joins MFMac with over 25 years' experience in HR, having held senior positions across a number o

Glasgow firm MacDonald Lynch is marking its fifth anniversary with the launch of a new Uddingston office. The practice has opened premises on Main Street, expanding into South Lanarkshire. MacDonald Lynch was established in 2021 when senior partner Elaine MacDonald took over the long-establishe