Appointments

The appointment of Ian Duddy as the new chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission is to be endorsed by the Scottish Parliament this week. The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s role is to promote widespread awareness, understanding of, and respect for human rights.

Gunnercooke has strengthened its Scottish presence in Glasgow with the hire of real estate lawyer Rachel Dunn, who joins as a partner. Ms Dunn, who has over eight years’ experience in both Scots and English law, joins from Dentons where she represented clients in investment, development, retai

Shoosmiths' Rachael McCallum and Grace Watson have both been promoted to senior associate. The firm has made 19 promotions across all four of its divisions: business advisory, corporate, personal advisory and real estate.

Former Law Society of Scotland president, Amanda Millar, has been appointed as a trustee of the Samaritans. She said on LinkedIn: "As someone passionate about mental wellbeing and delivering positive outcomes I am thrilled to be joining the ranks of the many Samaritans volunteers as Chair of the Sco

New law firm Belmont Solicitors has appointed Lyndsey McLean, who has over 10 years of experience in dealing with personal injury actions, as head of litigation. The firm, established in January, is based in Glasgow and is headed up by managing partner Kirsten Morrison.

Paul Bonner Hughes has become a full tenant of 3 Verulam Buildings (3VB). He brings a wealth of experience in litigation and arbitration to the bar, having previously practised as a litigation attorney with Davis Polk & Wardwell and Quinn Emanuel in New York and more recently as a solicitor with

Dr Andrew Tickell has been promoted to senior lecturer in law at Glasgow Caledonian University. Dr Tickell joined GCU as lecturer in law in 2014. His key teaching responsibilities include jurisprudence, public law, and criminal law and evidence.

Gillespie Macandrew has promoted rural lawyer Lois Newton to partner. Ms Newton joined the firm as a trainee in 2010 and participated in the firm’s training academy. She manages a wide range of rural matters on behalf of the firm’s farming and landed estate clients and is a member of its

Seven Scottish solicitors have been introduced to court at a ceremony at Parliament House today. Their introduction to court means the new solicitor advocates will now have extended rights of audience to appear in the High Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Fallon Spencer has joined Esson & Aberdein as head of corporate property services. Ms Spencer, who joins the firm from from McVey & Murricane, will cover work across Scotland from Esson & Aberdein’s new Glasgow office.

MBM Commercial has appointed Stephen Hart in a new role – head of fintech and financial services. He will provide specialist advice to fintechs, funds and investors. Mr Hart joins MBM after six years with Medici Legal, a specialist fintech practice he founded. He has experience in authorisatio

Blackadders appointed Tabatha Gullikson to its newly created communications and business development director role. She is responsible for driving communication throughout Blackadders and delivering business development opportunities.

Lord Hodge has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2022 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The Supreme Court justice said he is "delighted and honoured" to have been chosen by Her Majesty The Queen as her personal representative at the annual event.

David Ridley and Alison Woods have joined the Aberdeen Law Project's board. Mr Ridley, a corporate finance associate at Womble Bond Dickinson and former student member of the project, and Alison Woods, a partner and co-head of the UK employment team at CMS, will be taking up their positions with imm

Harper Macleod has bolstered its immigration expertise with the appointment of one of the UK’s leading practitioners, as it anticipates increasing demand for immigration advice from both companies and individuals. Ashley Fleming joins the firm as a senior associate from Bindmans in London. She