With extensive experience of advising on wills, powers of attorney and executries, along with residential conveyancing, Ms MacPherson has quickly established herself as an integral member of Holmes Mackillop’s private client team since joining the firm last year.

She said: “I’m delighted to become an associate in our expanding private client team, headed by director, Ross Brown, where my focus is the protection of individuals and their families on issues relating to succession, asset protection and estate administration.”

Ross Brown added: “Katherine’s well-earned promotion is a testament to her dedication, capability and performance over the course of the last year as our private client team continues to develop and grow.

“The team is dedicated to providing first class service and expert legal advice to our clients, and Katherine has shown her commitment to those objectives and to the firm’s broader values since joining us last year.

“She provides pragmatic legal advice to individuals with an empathetic approach at what can be challenging times.”