Ayla Skene

Scotland location head John Paul Sheridan said: “I’m pleased that we can celebrate the success of our talented colleagues across the firm. I’m particularly pleased to note the gender split in this latest round of promotions which demonstrates our efforts to improve diversity in our partner group.

“Ayla is an integral senior member of the international trade team and the contribution which she has made in helping build our growing the team means this promotion is very well-deserved. Her promotion also demonstrates the firm’s commitment to investing in our Scottish offices and the diversity of national and international legal services that can be provided from Scotland. We are all delighted to welcome Ayla to the partnership.

“It’s been an exciting year for our team in Scotland, having moved into our new home in Cadworks and won Scottish Law Firm of the Year in 2022. We’re an ambitious firm with exciting plans for our clients and our people. Investing in our colleague’s success and professional development forms part of those plans.”