Appointments

A senior associate in Aberdein Considine LLP’s banking litigation team has achieved accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland as a debt and asset recovery specialist. Ahsan Mustafa works within the firm’s wider lender services practice group and acts for major UK banks, lenders and

A leading figure in rural law is the first lawyer in a century to be named president of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association (SAAVA). Andrew Linehan, a partner at Edinburgh-based firm Murray Beith Murray, was elected to the role at SAAVA’s AGM yesterday.

Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of two new partners and 13 further promotions across its legal team.  Caitlin Keegan, from the firm’s residential property team, and Fraser Vandal, from the employment law team, have been promoted to partner.

Addleshaw Goddard has recruited two new partners in Scotland, joining its employment and construction teams. Ingrid McGhee joins the firm from Weightmans where she was head of employment in Scotland, while Stacey Cassidy joins from TLT where she led the Scottish construction team. Both will be based

Anderson Strathern Asset Management Limited (ASAM) has appointed Arlene Ewing as managing director.  Ms Ewing brings more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and is a recognised leader in her field as both a former Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) presi

Susie Lind, partner in the Edinburgh office of international law firm CMS, has been appointed as chair of Scottish Renewables. Ms Lind – who joined the law firm last November – succeeds Adam Morrison, the UK country manager for Ocean Winds, who served in the role from 2021.

NewLaw Scotland LLP has become part of Jones Whyte, bringing around 3,000 clients and more than 30 solicitors, paralegals and support staff. Paula McMillan and Laura McGee join Jones Whyte as partners as part of the deal, which will enhance the firm's practice in the areas of clinical negligence, pe

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has appointed John Di Paola, former legal counsel – vice president at Barclays, to its litigation team. A graduate of the Universities of Cambridge and Glasgow, Mr Di Paola brings over a decade of dispute resolution experience to the firm’s litigation team, he

Debbie McIlwraith Cameron joined Lindsays this week, strengthening the specialist support provided to charities and voluntary organisations of all kinds and sizes across Scotland. Based in Lindsays’ Edinburgh offices, she was previously senior associate with Turcan Connell, where she had been

Murgitroyd has today announced the appointment of Barry Moore as managing director of its patent practice. Mr Moore joined Murgitroyd in 2021 following the acquisition of Hanna Moore & Curley, the firm he co-founded and helped build into a respected patents practice. A chartered physicist, Europ

Brodies LLP has added to its corporate crime practice with the appointment of new partner Neil Hay. Mr Hay is recognised for his expertise in criminal law and financial crime where he provides strategic legal advice and specialist court representation for individuals, companies and organisations und

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has expanded with a new office in Aberdeen. The firm – which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dunblane and Galashiels – has opened its north east base on Marischal Square in the heart of the city centre.

BTO has welcomed Donna Strong as a new partner in the firm’s real estate team, based in its Glasgow office. This senior hire follows the appointment of partner John Dunlop in the firm’s Edinburgh office last year, further strengthening BTO’s growing real estate capability.

Burness Paull has appointed Tim Dale to the new role of knowledge and client service partner. Mr Dale – who brings a decade’s experience of leading and growing a knowledge function in an international law firm – will be responsible for elevating all aspects of Burness Paull’s

The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to 15 new solicitor advocates in two ceremonies held this week.