Glasgow-based Ellen Masters has been promoted to senior associate in banking litigation, while Lindsey McDiarmid (Aberdeen) and Euan Forbes (Edinburgh) become associates in commercial real estate and dispute resolution, respectively.

Financial controller Ben Smith, based in Aberdeen, becomes a director, while his Edinburgh-based colleague Paul Cheyne, finance operations manager, is promoted to associate director.

Meanwhile, the following eight colleagues have been elevated to senior solicitor: employment lawyers Amanda Paterson (Aberdeen) and Katy Sharpe (Edinburgh); dispute resolution solicitor Karen Little (Edinburgh); conveyancing solicitors Attika Ahmad (Dyce) and Alannah Russell (Aberdeen); private client lawyers Kathryn Duncan (Edinburgh) and Emma Haverstock (Glasgow); and commercial real estate solicitor for England and Wales Idrees Naeem (Manchester).

Jacqueline Law, managing partner, said: “These well-earned promotions reflect the exceptional dedication and client-focused professionalism that each of our newly promoted colleagues consistently demonstrates.

“Our people are the beating heart of our firm, and it is incredibly inspiring to see such a wealth of talent emerging to support our clients with a first class service as we continue to grow across our service lines and geographic locations. I extend my sincere gratitude to them all for their hard work and commitment.”