Appointments

Thorntons is opening its first office in Inverness. The firm has secured premises within Beechwood Business Park with space to develop a legal presence in the city.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced the appointment of real estate lawyer Andy Tyler, who has been recruited as its newest partner. Mr Tyler joins from Burness Paull where he spent four-and-a-half years supporting commercial and residential real estate clients on a broad spectrum of transactions

Hastings Legal has recently expanded with several new staff members, including the appointment of director Tim Taylor.

Alison Bryce has joined Brodies LLP as a partner. She joins from Dentons and brings more than 20 years of experience. In addition to core commercial contracts, she specialises in IP and innovation, with sector expertise in food and drink, fintech and green energy.

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced the addition of two new lawyers to its conveyancing and private client teams. Amanda Gibb has joined the firm as a senior associate from Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace, bringing a wealth of experience in property work to the current team.

Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace LLP has promoted Jane Merson to branch principal at its Banchory branch. Ms Merson started her legal career at RCCW, completing her traineeship in 2014. She then worked for another firm, returning to RCCW in October last year where she took up the role of associate

Susan Bird has been promoted to partner at Munro & Noble. Ms Bird joined the firm as an associate in October 2021 with an impressive background in conveyancing.

Freeths has appointed Gary Georgeson as a legal director in its real estate team following its launch in Scotland. Joining from CMS, Mr Georgeson has over 17 years’ experience in the commercial property sector advising on all aspects of real estate matters, but with a particular emphasis

Kee Solicitors has welcomed Dean Gallacher to to its team as a family and civil solicitor. Mr Gallacher graduated from the University of Glasgow with an LLB and the diploma before completing his traineeship in 2022.

Ailidh Ballantyne has been promoted to senior associate director at Scullion LAW. Managing director at Scullion LAW, Nicholas Scullion, said: “Congratulations once again, Ailidh! Your promotion is well-earned, and here's to a future filled with happiness, success, and recognition.”

A number of new sheriffs have been appointed to serve Glasgow & Strathkelvin, Grampian, Highland and Islands, Lothian & Borders, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms. Louise Arrol KC, Owen Mullan, Craig Findlater, Neil Wils

CMS has announced 34 new promotions across its three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Edinburgh-based Joanna Waddell, the firm’s sustainability lead for Scotland, has been promoted to of counsel.

Pictured (L-R): Emma Gray, Ryan McKay and Fiona Muirs Fiona Muirs has joined Blackadders LLP.

Balfour and Manson has appointed a new associate and solicitor to its property team. Kirstyn Logan has joined the team, from Drummond Miller, as an associate. She is an experienced property law professional who has also worked for McEwan Fraser, Gilson Gray and Clancy Hendrie Legal - and is well-kno

Gilson Gray has appointed Tracy McAlpine as a director in its residential property division to lead a new dedicated team for newbuild conveyancing. Ms McAlpine brings more than two decades of experience to the firm and has spent the last 10 years specialising in newbuild transactions, working closel