Weightmans Scotland strengthens commercial team

Ms Khan joins the team bringing with her over 10 years’ experience working for firms including HBJ Gateley and Biggart Baillie LLP and in-house including as Scottish head of legal for the commercial property tycoon The Gladman Group.

She has particular expertise in acquisitions and disposals including cross border work, leasing and asset management, commercial development and real estate finance representing clients across an array of sectors including office, industrial, retail, strategic land and care.

Ms Khan said: “I am thoroughly enjoying being back in private practice with Weightmans where I am being given the opportunity to apply my knowledge of being on the client side to help ensure Weightmans’ clients achieve their commercial objectives.”

Along with Afshan’s appointment, a new trainee, Erin McLafferty, has joined the team. She will be assisting on real estate, finance and employment matters, areas which are driving the firm’s rapid growth north of the border.

Bryan Finlayson, head of real estate at Weightmans, said: “Business is thriving and we are delighted to welcome Afshan and Erin on board to boost the team.

“We have enjoyed a period of good growth over the past year, and with an established Scottish client base, and a focused business development programme, we will continue to grow our business from the bottom up. I am glad to say that these appointments only mark the beginning of a series of commercial hires we plan for the future.”