Michael Hankinson has been promoted to director in the commercial dispute team; Fraser Morrison has been appointed commercial director and in-house legal counsel of HALO Urban Regeneration; Hilary Malone has been appointed as a solicitor in the corporate team, joining the firm from Brodies; Colm Kerr has been promoted to solicitor in the corporate team, having trained with the firm and Annemarie Aitken has been appointed as a conveyancing paralegal in the private client team.

Managing director David Beveridge said: “We are proud to welcome Hilary and Annemarie to the firm, as well as recognise the excellence of our existing team in the promotions of Michael and Colm.

“In addition, the appointment of Fraser to the board of the Halo is a first for Macdonald Henderson, and cements our firm’s partnership with this leading development project.

“I’d further highlight the promotion of Michael to director with the firm, reflecting Michael’s terrific contribution to the growth in reputation and strength of our firm’s commercial dispute team, alongside Alan McKee.

“We continue to observe opportunities for growth in our key practice areas as well as a continued positive sentiment towards investment and growth within our client base and the wider advisory community.

“We are grateful for the continued support of our clients, contacts and friends in business.”