Appointments

Lindsays has started the New Year by recruiting two new partners. Commercial property lawyer Stephanie Nichol and private client lawyer Rob McNab both began work this week - taking the number of partners in the firm to 56.

DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with a particul

Sharon Clelland has been appointed as a traffic commissioner for Great Britain. Ms Clelland, who starts the role on 6 April 2026, joins from her role as head of legal services for the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, the independent body providing regulatory oversight of policing in Sc

Simpson & Marwick has announced a series of appointments designed to support the firm’s next phase of growth. Ricky Nicol will move into the role of non-executive chairman, bringing experience in leadership and technology. Meanwhile, Scott Fraser has been appointed as board adviser. 

MFMac has announced the appointment of Shaz Khalid as a partner within its corporate & commercial division. Mr Khalid brings over 15 years of experience advising on high-value and complex projects across the energy and renewables sector. His most recent role was head of legal for SSE Renewables&

Lady Drummond has been appointed as the new judicial member of the Scottish Sentencing Council. Lady Drummond succeeds Lord Matthews, whose five-year term with the council came to an end late last year.

A number of appointments have been made to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). Nicola Anderson, Garry Forsyth KPM, Brian Howarth, Nancy Johnson and Andrew Richmond have all been appointed as members of the SPA.

Lady Rae has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King's New Year's Honours List for services to the law, to charity and to education in Scotland. The former judge has given outstanding service to the life and mission of the Catholic Church in Scotland. She curren

Ian Forrester KC, a member of Ampersand Advocates and a former Judge of the Court of the European Union, has been conferred the honour of Knight Bachelor in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Sir Ian is recognised for his lifetime contribution to international legal practice, writing and teaching in la

Tim Eicke KC has been appointed Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s New Years Honours List 2026 in recognition of his services to the protection of human rights in Europe. The honour reflects his distinguished career and his excepti

TC Young has announced the appointment of Craig Smith, who has joined the firm’s Edinburgh property team as a senior associate.  Mr Smith brings extensive experience in the Scottish property market and will play a key role in supporting the firm’s expanding client base across reside

Karima Higgins has joined Inksters in its Glasgow office. Ms Higgins specialises in commercial legal work, commercial contracts, data protection, company secretarial work and corporate finance.

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed leading contractual recoveries specialist Shilpi Jairath as operations director with its lender services practice group. Based in the growing firm’s Newcastle office and with over 22 years of experience in contractual recoveries across consumer and commerci

Lord Ericht has been appointed as regulatory judge by the Lord President, Lord Pentland. Under the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025, the lord president has been given new functions in his role as ultimate regulator of the legal profession in Scotland.

Freeths has strengthened its Glasgow office with the appointment of corporate partner Louise Mahon, following a year of substantial growth for the firm in Scotland. She joins from Morton Fraser MacRoberts. Ms Mahon brings over 20 years of experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments,