Ms Andrew brings almost 30 years of experience in conveyancing law and considerable expertise, particularly in high net worth transactions, having worked at Burness Paull, Shoosmiths and former residential specialists Simpson & Marwick.

She is the current chairperson of the Edinburgh Conveyancers Forum, tutors residential and commercial conveyancing at Edinburgh University on the PG Diploma, and has recently been elected as a non-executive director of espc.

Ms Turner is a seasoned residential property specialist, bringing with her 20 years of experience in the residential property market.

She joins from Drummond Miller, where she headed up the firm’s Edinburgh residential team.

Andrew Oglivie, Connell & Connell’s managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jill and Irene to the firm.

“Between them they have a vast wealth of conveyancing experience from working in a number of Edinburgh heavyweight and boutique legal firms.

“Both have the client-focused approach that we pride ourselves on at Connell & Connell and will make them valuable assets to the firm as we continue to grow  and strengthen our property offering to further align with our private client services in this our 100th year.”

Ms Turner said: “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of partner at Connell & Connell as we continue to grow.

“The firm are known for their quality work and the quality of their clients, and as someone who strongly believes in building long and lasting client relationships, the bespoke service attitude and ethos of Connell & Connell aligns with my own beliefs and I look forward to building new relationships and strengthening others.”

Ms Andrew said: “Connell & Connell is a firm that I have admired throughout my legal career.

“They have retained an enviable client base and continue to provide an excellent, bespoke service managing to mix a traditional style legal practice with a modern approach resulting in a bespoke service for their clients, which particularly in the current residential market is a rarity.

“I am pleased to be joining a firm of this calibre in what is their 100th year and look forward to working with Andrew and the team to develop Connell & Connell’s property law practice, building on my experience and the long-standing relationships I have with property professionals in Edinburgh and beyond.”