Mr Miller is a seasoned litigator with experience in advising on a wide range of real estate disputes and commercial litigation matters across both the public and private sector.

His expertise also extends to insolvency, professional negligence, regulatory matters and judicial review. He has significant experience in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Court, as well as acting for clients in arbitrations.

Mr Miller said: “Burges Salmon’s reputation for the quality of its lawyers, along with its equally impressive client-base, is second to none.

“I am therefore pleased to be joining Burges Salmon at such an exciting time to help shape its dispute resolution offering in Scotland and work with colleagues and clients to support the firm’s ambitious strategy for growth.”

Andrew Burnette, head of dispute resolution at Burges Salmon, said: “As we celebrate the firm’s fifth anniversary in Scotland and our UK-wide dispute resolution practice continues to grow, I am delighted to welcome Magnus as our first disputes partner in Edinburgh.

“Magnus is a widely respected and highly experienced litigator, so I am very pleased that he will be leading our contentious offering in Scotland.”