Appointments

Ashurst has announced that Karen Davies has been re-elected as global chair of the firm for a second term, effective 1 August 2025. Paul Jenkins, global CEO commented: “On behalf of the partnership, I am delighted to congratulate Karen on her re-appointment as global chair. Over the past four

Lynn Clark has joined McKee Campbell Morrison’s litigation and insolvency team as a paralegal.  MCM’s head of dispute resolution, Alan McKee, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lynn to the team. Lynn brings with her a wealth of relevant experience in our areas of practice and will b

Gillian Carmichael Lemaire has replaced Lord Glennie as chair of the board of the Scottish Arbitration Centre. Ms Lemaire, who has been a director of the centre since December 2020, is an independent arbitrator and mediator working in the UK and internationally. She started out as a litigator in Gla

The Scottish Land Commission, in partnership with the Cairngorms National Park Authority, has appointed Annabel Davidson Knight as community benefits from nature adviser, the "first role of its kind in Scotland".  The role will focus on "embedding social and economic benefits for local communit

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced a string of promotions. The firm has announced the promotion of three new partners and two new senior legal directors. In its commercial property team, Sarajane Drake has been promoted to partner. Aged 33, she becomes WJM’s youngest

Raeburn, Christie, Clark & Wallace has announced that Heather Stephen will become managing partner from 1 April. She will take over from Callum McDonald, who is stepping back from partnership to become the firm’s first chief operating officer. Ms Stephen said: “It is an honour to tak

Gillespie Macandrew has appointed real estate legal expert Heather Pearson to its partnership. Ms Pearson joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard and brings almost 30 years’ experience advising in the real estate sector in Scotland. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial property

Drummond Miller has announced the appointment of four new team members to its residential conveyancing division. Military veteran and former rugby player Wilson Browne, who is returning to the firm, and Jean McAlpine have both joined as partners – bringing decades of combined experience in res

Aberdein Considine has appointed Nicola Watson as partner in its family law team. Joining from Livingstone Brown, where she was a senior associate, and with 10-plus years’ experience in family law, she will be based in Aberdein Considine’s Glasgow offices.

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