Gillespie Macandrew strengthens property litigation with partner promotions

Gillespie Macandrew LLP has reinforced its recent firm wide growth with the promotion of associates Colin Hamilton (planning) and Isobell Reid (construction) to partner, effective from 1 April 2017.

Ms Reid joined the litigation team last year as an associate and is predominantly based in the firm’s Glasgow office. She specialises in construction (both contentious and non-contentious), planning and contract and property disputes, although she maintains a broad commercial litigation practice.

Since joining the litigation team in 2008, Mr Hamilton has acted on a full spectrum of planning and environmental work, including real estate and commercial litigation. He became an associate in 2014.

Chief executive, Chris West, said: “We are delighted to congratulate Colin and Isobell on their justly deserved promotions to partner and look forward to having their expertise as part of the wider partnership. Increasing the number of partners at the firm rounds off a positive year in a number of regards. It is particularly welcome to see our staff developing across all teams.”

Ms Reid said: “I am delighted to become a partner at Gillespie Macandrew at an exciting stage in the firm’s growth. I am looking forward to continuing the expansion of the firm’s presence in Glasgow and the west and working with Colin and the rest of the litigation team to expand our construction, planning and property litigation offering.”

Mr Hamilton said: “I have been fortunate to work with many talented colleagues, including Isobell, on the firm’s full range of planning and environmental work, as well as property and commercial litigation. I am pleased that our appointments are a reflection of the firm’s confidence in the strong results we have delivered for clients in these areas.”

The firm has also announced the following internal promotions, effective from March 2017:

Susan Young to senior solicitor in the energy & strategic land team;

Lynne McElroy to senior solicitor in the land and rural business team;

Andrew Leslie to senior solicitor in the housebuilder team;

Ashley McCann to senior solicitor in the litigation team;

Jennie Elliot to senior solicitor in the corporate team;

Robbie Horn to property manager at hunters residential;

Carlyn Meaney HR assistant to HR officer.