Appointments

Jacqueline Fordyce and Gillian Mawdsley have been reappointed to the board of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) for a further four years. The board is responsible for the overall strategic direction and performance of the SCCRC, and is ultimately responsible for determining wheth

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has appointed three new lay trustees to its board of trustees, including the Lord Lyon, Dr Joe Morrow CVO CBE KC. As a lay trustee, he will support the college to serve its 21,600 members and promote the voice of psychiatry in the UK and internationally t

Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of Frank Blin CBE as its new chair. He takes on the role from Michael Shaw, who retires after a three-year term in the position during which the firm has seen significant growth. 

Axiom is delighted to announce two new members calling today, Ysabeau Middleton and Karen Forbes, both of whom bring a wealth of experience to the practice. Ms Middleton is experienced in public and commercial law civil litigation. Prior to calling, she gained invaluable experience as law clerk to t

Miller Samuel Hill Brown has announced the promotion of Chloe Crawford to senior solicitor. Audrey Junner, head of the licensing division, said: "I am delighted to congratulate Chloe on her promotion to senior solicitor. Throughout her time at the firm, Chloe has made a significant impact, represent

Thorntons has expanded its commercial real estate team with two appointments. Simone Young, who has more than 25 years’ experience of advising all parties involved in the construction sector, joins as partner, and Stephanie Zak, who has worked in both practice and industry during her 17-year c

DLA Piper Scotland has bolstered its senior ranks with promotions in its Edinburgh office. Tony Holloran (litigation and regulatory), Jamie O'Neill (intellectual property and technology), Seb Galastro (real estate), and Jacques Camilleri (projects) have been promoted to legal director alongside seni

Faculty welcomed 27 new members at calling ceremonies held last week.

Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace has announced the appointment of Hannah Cruickshank as the newest member of its residential conveyancing team. She joins the firm as an associate and brings with her a wealth of experience to the firm.

Westwater Advocates has welcomed Edwin Sheeran to the stable. Mr Sheeran, who called to the bar on Friday, is a criminal specialist having worked as a procurator fiscal depute before coming to the bar. He also has an interest in public law matters and is keen to accept instructions in judicial revie

Ampersand has welcomed Sarah McWhirter and Tony Convery to the stable. Stable director Isla Davie KC said: “We are delighted that Sarah and Tony are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded as lawyers, and this is the start of incredibly promising careers for both at the Bar. Not on

Katherine Tresca has been promoted to the partnership at Carey Olson in Jersey. Ms Tresca, who is one of six new partners, has a practice that covers a broad area of Jersey corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (both private and public, including via members' schemes of arrangement

Terra Firma Chambers has announced that Aimee Cole, Francesca Glendinning and Graeme Milloy will join the stable upon calling to the bar today. Prior to calling, Ms Cole was a solicitor in private practice for over 10 years and has extensive experience in asylum, immigration and deportation appeals.

Nine Jones Whyte trainees have qualified as solicitors.

Catriona Torrance has been promoted to partner in the private client team at Balfour and Manson. Ms Torrance qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has specialised throughout her career in private client work, including wills, powers of attorney, succession planning, and trusts.