Appointments

Rob Aberdein has been appointed as group managing director of Simpson & Marwick. Mr Aberdein returns to the helm after three years as chief commercial officer at Progeny, the private-equity backed professional services firm that acquired Moray Group in 2022, a business he founded.

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience

The minister for social care, mental wellbeing and sport has announced the appointment of Gillian Treasurer as a member of sportscotland. Ms Treasurer, one of five appointees, is director of legal and governance at British and Irish Lions, and is an experienced sports professional.

Martin Lennon has joined Themis Advocates. Mr Lennon called to the bar in 2024 and has a mixed practice of both criminal and civil work.

A family law specialist has joined Blackadders LLP as a senior solicitor. Donde Thiam has joined the firm’s Edinburgh team and will specialise in private family law matters including divorce, separation agreements and financial provision. She will also deal with child contact and residence dis

Holyrood will be asked tomorrow to agree to the appointment of a new member of the Standards Commission for Scotland. The role of the Standards Commission is to promote high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and members of devo

Aberdein Considine has boosted its Aberdeen-headquartered corporate division with the appointment of new associate solicitor Michael Leith. Mr Leith joins Aberdein Considine’s corporate and business advisory team led by partner Ritchie Whyte in “one of the firm’s busiest periods fo

A triple hiring has bolstered the ranks at Gibson Kerr. Joining the firm are Angela Fyfe as a consultant in the family law team, Brittany Thomas as an associate solicitor in family law, and Sumaya Rouf as a solicitor in the personal law department.

Brodies LLP has announced the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025. Mr Rutherford will succeed Christine O'Neill KC, who steps down as chair on completion of her fourth, three-year term. Regarded as one of Scotland's leading litigators and an expe

Professor Gillian Black has been reappointed as a commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission. Professor Black has held a ministerial appointment as commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission since 22 April 2020. 

Florence Fisher has joined d and h as senior associate, where she will offer family law and guardianship services to clients in Caithness. The firm described Ms Fisher as an experienced solicitor specialising in family law and adults with incapacity, and said she brings a wealth of knowledge and exp

The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 11 new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session. In the first ceremony of its kind in 2025, Law Society president Susan Murray invited Lady Haldane to administer the Declaration of Allegiance to the solicito

DWF has announced 15 promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. This includes a promotion to director for Caroline Coyle and Danny McClymont. Insurance lawyers Maggie Keir, Harriet Tooley and Rachel Heathcote were promoted to senior associate alongside tax and private capital lawyer, Zita

Laurelle Johnstone has joined Levy & McRae's criminal law team as an associate.  Ms Johnstone initially gained criminal law experience as a defence solicitor in private practice, appearing in courts throughout Scotland. 

Macdonald Henderson has announced the appointments of Jennifer Love as associate director (litigation) and Tomas Simpson as associate director (conveyancing). Ms Love joins from CMS and has extensive knowledge in civil & commercial litigation and insolvency related work. She has regularly appear