Senior Associate Promotion at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

Mr Grant, who joined WJM in 2001 as a trainee, is a member of the firm’s conflict resolution team and advises individuals and businesses in the settlement of disputes through mediation, arbitration and if necessary through the courts.

He frequently represents clients at employment tribunals and has specialist expertise in dealing with debt recovery, providing advice in relation to construction disputes, conflicts arising over personal guarantees and between franchisors and franchisees.

WJM chief executive Liam Entwistle said: “We were delighted to promote John to senior associate. His contribution to the team, and the wider WJM effort, means this promotion was well merited.

“We believe very strongly in developing all of our people and showing them a clear career path. This promotion is an example of our commitment to, and success in doing so.”

WJM is a Scottish independent law firm and has 22 partners, and employs 90 people across its offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness.