Appointments

Ampersand Advocates has announced the return of Joanna Cherry KC to the Scottish bar. Ms Cherry brings with her a wealth of experience in human rights, public law, criminal law, constitutional matters, medical-legal matters and in fatal accident inquiries.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced the promotion of its head of construction, Simone Young, who becomes the firm’s 13th partner. Recruited in 2015, Ms Young is a non-contentious construction law specialist with extensive experience acting for a variety of clients across the sector. Based

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the recruitment of a new partner, Anya Duncan, to its employment law team in Scotland. Ms Duncan, who is dual-qualified, joins from Stronachs and is an accredited specialist in employment law. She is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters, acting for a range of i

Alexander Sutherland has returned to Ampersand Advocates and full-time practice at the civil bar after serving as an advocate depute for three years. During his time with the Crown Office he prosecuted numerous cases in the High Court of Justiciary. He brings a wealth of experience to his practice a

Holmes Mackillop has promoted senior solicitor Katherine MacPherson to associate within its private client team. With extensive experience of advising on wills, powers of attorney and executries, along with residential conveyancing, Ms MacPherson has quickly established herself as an integral member

Harper Macleod has welcomed its new cohort of trainee solicitors.

Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Martin Devine, a property development and investment specialist, as a partner in its real estate team in Scotland. Mr Devine, who joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, is a prominent figure in the Scottish real estate market with wide ranging development experience span

Aberdein Considine has made a record number of promotions. Twenty-one lawyers working from Peterhead to Newcastle upon Tyne have been elevated in the firm’s latest round of promotions.

VMH Solicitors has announced the appointment of Katie Macdonald as property sales director. Ms Macdonald has been working in property sales for over 24 years and has an extensive knowledge of the property sector.

Stronachs LLP has announed two appointments. Joining the firm in 2014, Annika Neukirch has been promoted from senior associate to partner. Ms Neukirch advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law services across various sectors. She also works closely with the corporate t

Burness Paull has appointed Mark Ellis as its new managing partner, working alongside Peter Lawson who will continue as chair. A highly-regarded corporate lawyer who specialises in private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions, he trained with legacy firm Burness before spending five year

A new partner heads an 11-strong field of lawyers promoted at Lindsays. Kirsty Preston’s appointment is her second promotion in a year – having made the step up to senior associate 12 months ago.

BTO Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of Ramsay Hall as a partner in its regulatory & criminal defence team. He is a recognised expert in white collar crime, with significant experience advising on anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and tax evasion. He regularly advises on corporate c

Lesley Johnston, Laura Mundell, Garry Sutherland and Paul Ralph have been appointed as sheriffs. The new sheriffs will serve the Grampian, Highland and Islands, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife sheriffdoms from 28 October 2024.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced two promotions and seven appointments across all four of its offices. Christina MacDonald has been promoted to senior solicitor in the private client team in Glasgow, which has welcomed four new staff members.