Ms Brown joined from another Fife-based firm where she led the wills and estates department for more than eight years. Prior to this, she gained a specialist paralegal qualification in wills, trusts and executries from the University of Strathclyde and a qualification from the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland.

Ms Clay joined in June from a Kirkcaldy firm where she spent six years specialising in residential conveyancing. She obtained her law degree remotely from Robert Gordon University while working full time.

Ms Brown said: “It’s fantastic to have a strong local presence and it’s great to have another Kirkcaldy local, Angie, join the team.”

M Clay added: “I was excited to join Boyd Legal. The firm has a great reputation and are using their system efficiencies to pass on benefits to clients.”

Senior associate Kelly Matthews, who heads the Fife office, said of the appointees: “They both exemplify the standard of dedication and high quality, warm client service that Boyd Legal represents.

“In addition, we have invested in a strong digital infrastructure. This has enabled us to operate in as normal a manner as possible during the pandemic. We will use this and the skills of our new team members to continually improve.

“The Kirkcaldy team all look forward to welcoming clients, old and new, back to the office when regulations allow.”