Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partners

Agnes Mallon (pictured) and Alan White (pictured) have been appointed partner, bringing the firm’s count to 18.

Ms Mallon, a contentious trusts and executries specialist, and Mr White, an experienced member of the land & rural business team with particular expertise on agricultural holdings and renewable energy projects, will be promoted from 1 May.

A further eight promotions have been made across the firm. Alan Minty, housebuilder; James Mackinnon, private client; and Stephen Gamba, land & rural business, have been promoted to legal director.

In the private client department Michelle McNeill has been promoted to associate and Collette Kerr to associate tax director.

In addition, Lois Browning, land & rural business, Gillian Campbell, residential and Ewelina Kurek, energy have been promoted to senior solicitor.

All promotions are effective from 1 May.

Chairman Murray Shaw said: “We recently announced our intention to lead growth and development from within the firm and these new appointments ensure we have the correct people and structure in place to grow the business.

“These appointments reflect the hard work and ability of each individual along with their contributions to their teams and the firm.”