Ms Laverty is a dual qualified family and divorce lawyer and accredited family law specialist with over 26 years’ experience in Scotland and England.

She joins as legal director from BTO Solicitors having previously been brought in to Anderson Strathern to set up a family law team in its Glasgow Office.

Her remit will be to assist in driving forward the growth of the family law team in Gilson Gray’s Glasgow office as it continues towards its goal of becoming the leading family law team in Scotland.

She said: “I am delighted to be joining such a disruptive firm that offers clients a far more approachable service. Although the family law team at Gilson Gray was established only two years ago, it has already made its mark, both in terms of the profile of the team and the quality of work it attracts.”

Philippa Cunniff, partner and head of family law at Gilson Gray, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Denise to the firm. Our ability to attract someone of Denise’s stature and calibre to the family law team demonstrates both our commitment to growing our successful family law team and the fact that the firm appeals to the top talent in the profession.”