Appointments

Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace LLP has promoted Jane Merson to branch principal at its Banchory branch. Ms Merson started her legal career at RCCW, completing her traineeship in 2014. She then worked for another firm, returning to RCCW in October last year where she took up the role of associate

Susan Bird has been promoted to partner at Munro & Noble. Ms Bird joined the firm as an associate in October 2021 with an impressive background in conveyancing.

Freeths has appointed Gary Georgeson as a legal director in its real estate team following its launch in Scotland. Joining from CMS, Mr Georgeson has over 17 years’ experience in the commercial property sector advising on all aspects of real estate matters, but with a particular emphasis

Kee Solicitors has welcomed Dean Gallacher to to its team as a family and civil solicitor. Mr Gallacher graduated from the University of Glasgow with an LLB and the diploma before completing his traineeship in 2022.

Ailidh Ballantyne has been promoted to senior associate director at Scullion LAW. Managing director at Scullion LAW, Nicholas Scullion, said: “Congratulations once again, Ailidh! Your promotion is well-earned, and here's to a future filled with happiness, success, and recognition.”

A number of new sheriffs have been appointed to serve Glasgow & Strathkelvin, Grampian, Highland and Islands, Lothian & Borders, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms. Louise Arrol KC, Owen Mullan, Craig Findlater, Neil Wils

CMS has announced 34 new promotions across its three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Edinburgh-based Joanna Waddell, the firm’s sustainability lead for Scotland, has been promoted to of counsel.

Pictured (L-R): Emma Gray, Ryan McKay and Fiona Muirs Fiona Muirs has joined Blackadders LLP.

Balfour and Manson has appointed a new associate and solicitor to its property team. Kirstyn Logan has joined the team, from Drummond Miller, as an associate. She is an experienced property law professional who has also worked for McEwan Fraser, Gilson Gray and Clancy Hendrie Legal - and is well-kno

Gilson Gray has appointed Tracy McAlpine as a director in its residential property division to lead a new dedicated team for newbuild conveyancing. Ms McAlpine brings more than two decades of experience to the firm and has spent the last 10 years specialising in newbuild transactions, working closel

Gillian Wade KC has been installed as the new sheriff principal for Tayside, Central and Fife.

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of Alan Simpson as an associate within its private client team at Cults. Mr Simpson deals with a broad spectrum of private client work, including the preparation of wills, power of attorneys, executry work and residential conveyancing.

Keoghs has expanded its footprint in Scotland with new appointments and promotions. In the Glasgow office, the firm welcomed two new partners, three associates, four claims handlers, and initiated its first-ever trainee programme. Among these, Joanne Farrell, previously of BTO Solicitors and Weightm

MBM Commercial has promoted two directors, Laura Peachey and Alexander Lamley, to partner. Ms Peachey is known for her work with investors and growing businesses. As she steps into her new role as partner, Ms Peachey will continue to provide strategic legal counsel to to investors and scale-up compa

Burness Paull has promoted four lawyers to partner. The newly appointed partners are Louise Chambers (real estate), Stephen Farrell (dispute resolution), Karen Manning (construction and projects) and Liam Young (pensions).