Rosalind Morgan

They include Bruce Harvie and Kate Darracott from the corporate team and fellow Edinburgh-based colleagues, Kirsty Nurse from the finance team and Will Anderson from the litigation & arbitration practice. Also promoted to partner level is Rosalind Morgan from the Aberdeen environment, health & safety team.

The move is part of 60 international partner promotions across CMS, representing the firm’s largest-ever global promotions round. The appointments span 33 cities across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, with women accounting for 43 per cent of the firm’s global promotions.

Allan Wernham, managing director (Scotland) of CMS, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new partner promotions which recognise the talent, commitment and hard work of our five Scotland-based colleagues. These promotions are part of CMS’s wider commitment to developing its people and driving further growth for the firm in Scotland.”

Penelope Warne, senior partner, CMS UK, said: “In these challenging times, supporting each other has never mattered more and is integral to a diverse and successful business. We have a responsibility to invest in our people and embrace supportive and progressive measures that enable all our people to thrive and reach their full potential.”