Appointments
Michael Walker to be next SCCRC chief executive
Michael Walker will be the next chief executive of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC).
Published 11 May 2021
Morton Fraser names Jenny Dickson as chairman
Independent law firm Morton Fraser has announced the appointment of Jenny Dickson as its new chairman, succeeding Maggie Moodie.
Published 10 May 2021
European Commission appoints first religious freedom envoy in two years
The European Commission has filled a post promoting religious freedom that has lain vacant for two years.
Published 7 May 2021
Brian Moore named head of Dentons’ corporate law division
Edinburgh-based Dentons partner Brian Moore has been named as divisional leader for corporate at the firm, covering the practice’s operations across the UK and Ireland.
Published 6 May 2021
TLT announces promotions in Scotland
TLT has announced the promotion of five lawyers to partner, including Glasgow-based financial services disputes lawyer Louise Chopra, effective 1 May 2021. Ms Chopra specialises in complex banking disputes and commercial contractual disputes.
Published 6 May 2021
Dame Elish Angiolini named new chair of Reprieve board
Former Lord Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini has been appointed as the new chair of Reprieve’s board of trustees.
Published 5 May 2021
Andy Knox appointed national legal services manager at Shelter Scotland
Andy Knox has been appointed national legal services manager at Shelter Scotland.
Published 5 May 2021
Moir and Sweeney Litigation to represent CRER in Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
Moir and Sweeney Litigation will be representing CRER (Coalition for Racial and Equality Rights) in the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Published 5 May 2021
Law firm gunnercooke launches in Scotland
Law firm gunnercooke has announced its launch in Scotland, with new offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and with Simon Etchells as its first appointment at the new Scottish practice: gunnercooke SCO LLP.
Published 5 May 2021
Nine-partner boost for Brodies
Brodies LLP has welcomed nine new partners, among whom are four internal promotees and five lateral hires.
Published 4 May 2021
Gary Baines made partner at MacRoberts
MacRoberts has promoted Gary Baines to the partnership.
Published 4 May 2021
Jones Whyte saves jobs with acquisition of 168-year-old McCLure Solicitors
The goodwill, work-in-progress and certain assets of historic Scottish law firm McClure Solicitors have been acquired by Jones Whyte LLP.
Published 30 April 2021
Nicola Rylatt appointed principal solicitor at Lanarkshire Community Law Centre
Nicola Rylatt has been appointed principal solicitor at Lanarkshire Community Law Centre, a legal practice based in Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau that works in partnership with Citizens Advice Bureaux across North Lanarkshire.
Published 30 April 2021
Linsey Barclay-Smith joins Anderson Strathern
Anderson Strathern has hired rural partner Linsey Barclay-Smith from Morton Fraser.
Published 29 April 2021
Sarah McWhirter promoted to principal lawyer at Slater and Gordon
Sarah McWhirter has been promoted to principal lawyer at Slater and Gordon Lawyers.
Published 27 April 2021
