Appointments

Dallas McMillan Solicitors in Glasgow has recently taken on a sixth trainee, Abbey Freer. Ms Freer joins fellow trainees Katie Deans, Emma Kelly, Martin Clement, Shona Christie and Sorcha Hill. Managing partner David McElroy said: “We are delighted to welcome Abbey to the team. This is the fir

JUSTICE has appointed new board and council members, following its 65th AGM on 19 October 2022. Joining the board of trustees are I. Stephanie Boyce, past president of the Law Society of England and Wales; Sara Mansoori KC of Matrix Chambers; Alice Smith, trustee at Astriid and Christian Weaver of G

Balfour and Manson has promoted Michaela Guthrie to partner, effective 1 November, taking the number of partners at the firm to 23. Ms Guthrie initially joined Balfour and Manson as a trainee in 2014 and has specialised in medical negligence and personal injury law since 2015. She is accredited by t

Louise Duffy has joined BTO LLP as a legal director heading up the recoveries department. She said: “BTO is well respected in the Scottish legal market for being a full service firm with many excellent lawyers.

Four members of Black Chambers have been appointed as King’s Counsel. Tony Lenehan, Gareth Jones, Steven Borthwick, and Michael Anderson all took silk in the latest appointments. This brings the total of King’s Counsel within Black Chambers to 15.Mr Lenehan called to the bar in 2005, and

Gillespie Macandrew has made a series of key hires. Newly appointed legal directors Fiona Scott, Stewart Dunbar and Garry Gibson joined the firm in September.Rural lawyer Fiona Scott, who joined from Brodies, is recognised for her in-depth experience within the rural property sector, with particular

Optimum Advocates has announced that four members of its stable have been appointed as King’s Counsel: Louise Arrol, Lorraine Glancy, John McElroy and Paul Nelson. They were among the 16 new silks that were appointed this year.

Michael Johnston has joined the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) as a solicitor. Formerly of Miller Hendry in Perth, he worked within the firm’s residential property department and specialised in conveyance on sale, security work, title disputes and the sale and purchases of house

Dallas McMillan Solicitors has announced that Rosslyn Milligan has been assumed as a partner of the firm. She joined Dallas McMillan in August 2020 to head the firm’s private client team and has overseen significant growth in that department since her arrival.

Brodies LLP has appointed leading litigators Clare Bone and Malcolm Gunnyeon. Based in Glasgow, Ms Bone is a top-ranked health and safety and corporate crime lawyer with more than 20 years' specialist experience. Awarded Hall of Fame status by Legal 500 for continued excellence in the field of healt

Magdalena Wlochal has been appointed as a senior associate at Lyons Davidson. Ms Wlochal graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an LLB in 2014. She obtained her diploma in professional legal practice in 2016 at the University of Glasgow and qualified as a solicitor in 2018.

Alastair Gray has been promoted to Head of Scotland at rradar. Mr Gray specialises in business crime and regulatory law, acting for clients throughout Scotland.

Anderson Strathern has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) legal services framework for the first time. The framework will allow public and third sector organisations, including councils, health and emergency services, education bodies and housing associations, to continue

Allan McDougall Solicitors has announced the promotion of Gordon Milligan to partner. Mr Milligan specialises in personal injury law, acting for clients throughout Scotland. A highly experienced solicitor, qualified in both Scotland and England & Wales in addition to being accredited as a specia

Addleshaw Goddard has attracted a new partner to its dispute resolution team in Scotland with the addition of Claire Thornber, who joins from Weightmans Solicitors. Ms Thornber, who is a solicitor advocate, specialises in property litigation and will work closely with the firm's real estate team in