Appointments

Andrew Diamond, centre, with newly promoted colleagues (from left) Qasim Ali, Megan Hainey, Katherine McAlpine, Joanna Saigeon, Erin Peoples and Mairi Innes  Six solicitors have today been promoted at Lindsays.

Jennifer Malcolm has joined iomart Group plc in Glasgow as general counsel.  In her new role, Ms Malcolm will be responsible for leading the company's legal function and supporting the business across a range of legal, regulatory, commercial and governance matters.

David Welsh has been elected as the new clerk of the Faculty of Advocates. "I am delighted have been elected as the clerk of Faculty by my colleagues. It is a great responsibility, as is any office bearer role within the Faculty of Advocates, but it is also an exciting challenge, and I am looking fo

Pinsent Masons has elected Richard Griffiths as managing partner. Mr Griffiths, who will succeed Laura Cameron with effect from 1 November, is global head of the firm’s property group. Under his leadership the group has grown by 13 per cent over the last two years.

Mary-Jay Morton has been promoted to partner at Laurie & Co, joining managing partner Linda Fyffe and private client partner Caroline Stephen in directing the firm’s operations in Aberdeen, Aboyne and Ballater. Since joining the firm in 2016, Ms Morton has carved a strong reputation for ex

Brodies LLP has strengthened its real estate practice with the appointment of Andy Tyler as a partner. He has built a broad real estate practice advising developers, investors, funders and occupiers across a range of sectors. He is particularly recognised for his work in the living sector, including

Emma Toner KC has joined 5 Paper Buildings as a door tenant.  She will remain available for instruction in Scottish cases through Compass Chambers. 

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP has welcomed trainees Daniel Agnew, Jenny Simpson and Mairi Macdonald to Raeburns, all of whom join the firm from the University of Aberdeen. Managing partner Heather Stephen said: “Welcoming new trainees is always a highlight of our calendar. Many of o

Scottish Agritourism, the national sector body representing agritourism in Scotland, has appointed Linda Tinson to its board. Ms Tinson brings over 20 years’ experience advising rural businesses, landowners, and farming families across Scotland. A graduate of the Scottish Enterprise Rural Lead

Watermans has opened a new office in Bonnyrigg, eight miles southeast of Edinburgh.  The newly renovated site, located on the town’s high street, is the second expansion this year for the firm following the opening of its Dunfermline office in March.

TLT has continued to strengthen its position in Edinburgh with the appointment of corporate lawyer Adam Howie as legal director and financial regulatory disputes specialist Jordan Gray as managing associate. The appointments reinforce TLT's ongoing investment in Scotland and further strengthen the f

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has welcomed nine new trainees across its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness offices.

Freeths has appointed Heather Gibson as partner in its tax team in Glasgow. She joins from Addleshaw Goddard. Ms Gibson brings nearly 20 years’ experience advising clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, private equity investments, management buyouts and cross-border matters. She

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has appointed wills, estates and future planning specialist Yvonne Finlay to its busy Bishopbriggs office. A graduate of Edinburgh University and University of Strathclyde, Ms Finlay has extensive experience advising on the preparation of and making a will, granting a pow

Mackinnons has announced the appointment of Cole Milne as a solicitor within the firm’s commercial property team following completion of his two-year traineeship with the team. Mr Milne has developed a particular interest in the sale and purchase of commercial property and commercial leasing.