Prior to joining Burges Salmon, Ms Cornelius held a range of senior roles, including senior associate, commercial dispute resolution at Dentons UK and senior solicitor at Brodies LLP.

Mr Hayworth comes from Shepherd and Wedderburn where he was associate, property and infrastructure disputes. Before that he was associate, infrastructure, construction and energy disputes at CMS.

Ms Cornelius said: “I’m really proud to be joining a firm with an exceptional reputation in its dispute resolution team and genuine commitment to its clients – one that also recognises its responsibility to help the wider community flourish with its responsible business aims.”

Mr Hayworth added: “I am thoroughly pleased to be joining Burges Salmon at such an exciting time in its growth to help shape the firm’s dispute resolution offering in Scotland. The broad sector expertise of Burges Salmon’s dispute resolution team has been clear to me from the outset.”

Ann Metherall, head of dispute resolution at Burges Salmon, commented: “These appointments are a positive step in the growth and development of Burges Salmon’s Dispute Resolution team and we are delighted to have Amy and Gregor on board.”