Shepherd and Wedderburn promotes eight to associate in Edinburgh and Glasgow

The total number of associates and solicitors now stands at 148, with the firm-wide headcount at approximately 500.

In Edinburgh, the new associates are Gina Johnston in the commercial disputes and resolution team; Alison Blair in banking and finance; Flora Asplin in private client; and Chris Devlin, Emma Paton and Julian Poullain inproperty and infrastructure.

In Glasgow, the new associates are Chris Garden in commercial disputes and regulation and Stephen Maughan in property and infrastructure.

The firm also promoted Charles Boyne, Ian Mack and Stephanie Mill to associate in the London office.

Stephen Gibb, chief executive at Shepherd and Wedderburn, said: “This is a really strong group of new associates, and reflects the strength in depth and quality of our people across the business.

“Our strategy has always been to provide first-class expertise combined with personal service and I know that our new associates will play a key role in delivering this. This group in particular has demonstrated a strong professional ethos and an unwavering commitment to our clients and colleagues. Their promotions are well deserved.”