Anya Duncan

Ms Duncan, who is dual-qualified, joins from Stronachs and is an accredited specialist in employment law. She is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters, acting for a range of international clients across sectors including energy, construction, transport, hospitality and manufacturing.

She will be joined in the employment law team in Aberdeen by a new associate, Alanah Mills, who previously worked at Brodies and Ledingham Chalmers, while Alasdair McCrone will shortly be joining Addleshaw Goddard’s employment team in Glasgow from Pinsent Masons.

David Hughes, partner and head of employment in Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “I am thrilled that such an experienced and well-respected lawyer has chosen to join our firm. There is huge potential for us to continue to expand and strengthen our client offering in the northeast, and across Scotland.

“We recognise how important it is to have well-known specialists in the Aberdeen market, and Anya and Robert working together, supported by Alanah, will form an incredibly strong team. We are also delighted to strengthen our team in the Central Belt with the addition of Alasdair McCrone in Glasgow.

“With a new government driving significant changes in employment and immigration law, this is an exciting time for to bring in this trio to the firm.”

Ms Duncan said: “The opportunity to join an international firm of Addleshaw Goddard’s stature is extremely exciting and I am looking forward to working with David, Robert, Alanah and the global team at the firm to deliver the very best service to our clients.

“My work sees me engage with businesses and organisations with a presence around the world, so being part of a firm with a global network of offices is a great attraction and will allow me to bring my skill set to an even broader range of clients.”