Appointments

A former nuclear engineer who swapped power stations for private client law has joined growing Glasgow firm Matheson Lawson. Frank McKnight has been appointed director and head of private client at the boutique practice, taking responsibility for growing the department while strengthening the leader

Macdonald Henderson has announced the appointment of Laura McKnight as managing director. Ms McKnight joined the firm in 2015 and has played a central role in its growth and development over the past decade. Recognised as one of Scotland’s Top 25 Women in Law (The Business), she has advised on

Aberdein Considine LLP has further reinforced its lender services division with two more senior appointments to its Newcastle office. Tahir Bashir has rejoined the firm’s Lender Services Practice Group as senior UK recoveries operations director after sharpening his skills in the broader secto

Stronachs LLP has welcomed five new trainee solicitors to its Aberdeen office. As part of Stronachs’ two-year traineeship programme, each trainee will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of departments, developing their skills and knowledge before qualification in 2028.

Thorntons has welcomed 23 new trainee solicitors, its largest intake to date, with placements spanning eight offices from Inverness to Edinburgh.

Paisley-based MJC LAW has appointed Nikkala Kelly as a trainee solicitor and promoted Courtney Convey to trainee legal assistant. Ms Kelly will begin her traineeship within the firm’s conveyancing team, where she will be mentored by associate director and conveyancing solicitor Karianne Falcon

A commercial litigation and insolvency specialist has rejoined Aberdein Considine LLP, eight years after stepping down from the partnership to focus primarily on her family business. Leonie Nimmons (née Donald) returns to the firm’s growing dispute resolution team as a consultant and wi

Murray Beith Murray LLP has welcomed the appointment of Jill Andrew as co-chair of a Scotland-wide residential property process review. Ms Andrew was asked by ministers to co-lead the Scottish Government Conveyancing Review Working Group, which will undertake a focussed analysis of Scotland’s

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next president of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the prime minister and lord chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Briggs will take

TLT has continued investment in Edinburgh with the appointment of digital partner Caroline Churchill. Ms Churchill joins TLT from Womble Bond Dickinson, where she was a commercial partner specialising in technology, cybersecurity and non-contentious data protection. 

Westwater Advocates has congratulated Ken McGuire on his elevation to the rank and dignity of King’s Counsel. Mr McGuire called to the bar in 2010 and is dual-qualified in Scots and English Law, specialising in employment and public law. He is currently in Crown Office as a full-time advocate

Blackadders LLP has recruited four new trainees to the firm’s training programme.

Arnot Manderson Advocates has welcomed the news that current stable director Nicola Gilchrist has been appointed King’s Counsel. This brings the number of senior counsel in Scotland’s full-service stable to nine. Ms Gilchrist called to the bar in 2011 and before taking her commission as

Edinburgh-based law firm Ralph Sayer has appointed two more trainee solicitors. Napier University graduates Aaliyah Rafique and Louis McDowell have joined on two-year traineeships as the company builds for the future.

Compass Chambers has welcomed the appointment of new silk Barney Ross KC. Mr Ross is among 16 new King's Counsel appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.