Appointments

Helensburgh legal firm Raeburn Hope becomes part of BTO Solicitors LLP today and will become known as BTO Raeburn Hope. Raeburn Hope, which was set up by partner Alastair Hope in 1982, currently provides court and family services, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and estates advice and

Lindsays has announced the promotion of Andrew Duff who becomes a director in Lindsays’ rural services team. Mr Duff joined the firm in 2013 as an associate and has acted for clients in relation to the purchase, sale and leasing of property, mineral leases and options for windfarms. He has a p

Brodies LLP has appointed high-growth specialist David Gallagher as a partner in its commercial services team. Mr Gallagher started his career in private practice, specialising in sectors including textiles, food and drink, technology and sports, before taking up a Saltire Fellowship at Babson Colle

TLT has appointed two senior procurement specialists as part of its continued expansion in Scotland. Caroline Ramsay was previously partner and head of both the procurement and state aid practices at Pinsent Masons. Recognised for her ability to combine extensive experience of public procurement pra

Ampersand is delighted to welcome Shane Dundas and Michael Way to the stable, who both called to the bar on Friday. Mr Dundas calls to the bar as the youngest advocate in Scotland, having completed his traineeship with one of Scotland’s leading litigation firms. He has experience in the areas

Lord Cullen of Whitekirk is to step down from his role as Chancellor of Abertay University following this summer’s graduation ceremonies. After 10 years of service to Abertay, the former Lord President of the Court of Session will preside over his final graduation ceremonies at the Caird Hall,

Axiom Advocates is delighted to welcome Murray Steel and Megan Dewart as the newest members of the stable, both having called to the bar today. Before calling, Mr Steel spent 10 years as a solicitor in private practice. He has a background in accountancy and an LLM in construction law. He called to

Thompsons Solicitors has shown further growth with their announcement of three promotions to associate level. Senior solicitors Kieran Smith, Marina Urie and Natalie Donald have recently taken up their new positions. Mr Smith is based within the firm’s Glasgow office where he works in the lung

Morton Fraser has appointed Alistair Anderson as consultant to its agricultural and rural property team. Mr Anderson, a rural property law specialist, joins Morton Fraser from Gillespie MacAndrew and carries a long and highly respected reputation in the Scottish legal sector. He will be based in the

Dickson Minto has appointed Harriet Balloch as a partner in its intellectual property and technology team with effect from the beginning of May. Ms Balloch, who has worked at Dickson Minto for four years having previously worked in the Middle East, specialises in commercial work with a focus on inte

Digby Brown Solicitors has shown further growth with the appointment of five new associates. The promotions conclude a successful end to the 2018/19 financial year for the personal injury firm after it was also crowned Law Firm of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards in March.

Michelle Macleod has been appointed as the new Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC). Mrs Macleod, who is currently Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector for the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland, will take up her new role on 17 August 2019.

LendingCrowd, a fintech lending platform, has appointed Robbie McKenzie to the newly created post of general counsel and chief risk & compliance officer. A dual-qualified lawyer holding practising certificates in both Scotland and England, Mr McKenzie will lead LendingCrowd’s legal, risk a

Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of its current head of tax and succession, Alexander Garden, as its new chairman. He joined the firm as its first trainee only weeks after it opened its doors in 1997. He will take over the role from the firm’s first chairman, Simon Mackintosh, on 1

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has expanded to new premises in Inverness and taken on seven new recruits. Angus MacLeod, lead partner at WJM’s Inverness office, said the move marked a significant step in developing the firm’s services.