Appointments

Inverness-headquartered Innes & Mackay has appointed solicitor Meegan Anderson to its family law department Ms Anderson said: “Having lived in the Highlands all my life, I look forward to working closely with the local community, using my legal expertise to assist them wherever I can.

Strathclyde Law School has announced the appointment of Professor Adelyn Wilson as its new head of school. Professor Wilson joins Strathclyde from Aberdeen University, where she held a personal chair and was the university’s dean for international stakeholder engagement. Her research interests

Jamie McRorie has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner in its regulation and markets practice. He brings over 20 years’ experience in both private practice and industry. He joins the firm from Ofgem, where he was deputy director – legal, working at the forefront of energy reg

Alan Watt has joined Inksters as a consultant solicitor under the firm's Plug and Play Law model. Mr Watt founded Watt Law in 2011 and has operated since then as a sole practitioner from The Centre in Cumbernauld. He is an experienced litigator dealing with both civil and criminal cases.

Macleod and MacCallum has announced that Gemma McClelland has joined the board of directors. Chief executive Alison Martin said: “It’s great to be able to announce Gemma’s promotion to the board as a director. Gemma came to Macleod & MacCallum in 2019, joining our busy resident

Sarah Lancaster has been appointed to the board of the Scottish Arbitration Centre. Ms Lancaster joins the centre as director Ysella Jago stands down.

North-east social inclusion charity Aberdeen Cyrenians has appointed finance specialist Julie Thomson. Chief financial officer of Aberdein Considine, she lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.

Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of professional indemnity specialist Beverley Atkinson as a legal director in its Edinburgh office. Ms Atkinson joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft where she worked as a legal director and solicitor advocate defending complex, high value, professional inde

Euan Fleming has joined BTO’s wills, estates and succession planning team in Edinburgh. He brings two decades of experience in the private client sector and an impressive track record of helping a diverse range of clients on matters including asset protection, succession and tax planning.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed Sarah McCormick as a legal counsel, expanding its award-winning legal team to six lawyers and two paralegals. Ms McCormick joins SWA from Brodies LLP and has previously worked for Dentons UK and Middle East LLP.

Professor Peter Watson has been appointed as president of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). Professor Watson takes on the role from Tracy Alexander FKC, director of forensic services for the City of London Police.

Gillian Donald has been appointed as a partner at Blackadders in Aberdeen. Ms Donald joins from Brodies LLP and has extensive experience working with clients in the north-east of Scotland.

Cullen Kilshaw LLP Solicitors and Estate Agents is to merge with JD Clark & Allan, a long-established firm based in Duns in the Borders. The combined firm will continue to trade under the name of Cullen Kilshaw LLP.

Solicitor advocate Tim Edward is the newest partner to join BTO’s dispute resolution team, where he will lead the firm’s professional liability division. An accredited specialist in professional negligence, and a member of The Legal 500’s ‘Hall of Fame’ for both commerc

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP (RCCW) has acquired Aberdeen-based practice Mackie & Dewar. Partner Alistair Marshall will join RCCW as a consultant focusing on residential conveyancing and private client matters. He will oversee the transition of the business to RCCW’s head offic