DWF announces eight senior promotions in Scotland

DWF has announced eight promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including one new partner, one new director and six new associate-level promotions, reflecting significant investment in the firm’s people and growth in key industry sectors.

Commercial real estate specialist Robin Watt has been promoted from associate to partner and commercial lawyer Douglas Jefferies has been promoted from associate to director – strengthening the real estate and corporate and commercial teams in Scotland.

Promotions from senior solicitor to associate include Philip Knight and Emma Forester in the commercial litigation team, Alicia Ebdy in the employment team and Ashleigh Farrell, Andrew Martin and Gregor Duthie in the firm’s real estate team.

Wayne Lawrence, executive partner for DWF’s Edinburgh office, said: “We continue to invest in key talent and the recent promotions highlight our commitment to developing our people at all levels of the business.

“Each promotion recognises the contribution that our people make and is testimony to their dedication and hard work to drive innovation and deliver client service excellence.”