The firm has appointed Aidan Grant and Laura McCarthy as senior associates and Elizabeth Wilson and Gemma Johnston to the position of associate.

Macleod & MacCallum chief executive, Alison Martin, said: “We are delighted to make these promotions within the firm. It is a recognition of the hard work put in by Aidan, Laura, Elizabeth and Gemma in serving their clients throughout the Highlands and Islands.”

Macleod & MacCallum managing director, Peter Mason, added: “These promotions are well deserved – as a firm, we believe in encouraging all of our staff to maximise their potential, and it is great to see the continued development and progress of Aidan, Laura, Elizabeth and Gemma.

“We always aim to secure the best legal services for our clients. These promotions represent a combination of strategies with Aidan and Gemma, both Inverness-born solicitors who trained and qualified with the firm complementing the expertise of Laura and Elizabeth who joined the firm after working at other local firms.

“We have no doubt that all four of our newly promoted colleagues will play a major part in the continued growth of Macleod & MacCallum and the board of directors are delighted to see them recognised for their ongoing efforts.”