Appointments

Blackadders LLP has announced a series of promotions across its Scottish offices. Dario Demarco becomes legal director, Richard Wilson, Robyn Lee and Susan Currie all become associates whilst Blair Duncan and Stefan Docherty take up the roles of senior solicitor.

Professor Nehal Bhuta, chair of public international law, Professor Sharon Cowan, professor of feminist and queer legal studies and Edinburgh Law School graduate Karina McTeague, co-founder of the Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law and who serves on the Advancement Advisory board, have been elect

Leanne Gordon has rejoined Lindsays' rural services department as farmers, crofters and landowners respond to a string of major changes and challenges. Mrs Gordon previously spent six years at Lindsays – rising from solicitor to senior associate – until June last year. She has since had

The MiniTrials Steering Group has geared up a level with two new appointments. Solicitor Stephanie Watson has been appointed to the newly-created post of secretary, to co-ordinate the annual Edinburgh schools event and the development of inter-schools events in cities and towns across Scotland.Ms Wa

Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Ross Nicol as a partner to its commercial team in Scotland. Mr Nicol, formerly of Dentons, specialises in advising clients on intellectual property, information technology, data privacy and broader commercial contracts matters.

International law firm gunnercooke has strengthened its Scottish presence to six partners with the appointments of Katy Wedderburn and Alex Innes. Mr Innes joins as a banking & finance partner, with more than 30 years of experience advising clients in England, Wales and Scotland. He is a dual qu

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP has welcomed back Kirsty Dunning as an associate solicitor in Aberdeen. Ms Dunning will focus on supporting clients with legal advice on executries, as well as wills and powers of attorney, tax and care planning.

East Lothian law firm Garden Stirling Burnet has launched a family law division headed by new legal director Claire Christie. Ms Christie, who brings 18 years' experience to the team, is one of four new appointments to the firm alongside consultants Kathryn Wilson and Angela Craig and paralegal Aman

Burness Paull has appointed real estate lawyer David Stewart as a partner, bringing the firm's total to 86 partners across its Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. Mr Stewart joins the firm from Morton Fraser and brings more than 20 years of experience, with a particularly strong background in i

The British & Irish Lions has appointed Gillian Treasurer as director of legal and governance, following a process to replace James Stebbing who recently announced his decision to step down as general counsel. Ms Treasurer will join The British & Irish Lions from Scottish Rugby where she has

Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, has been re-appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, serving in the role for a second year. As Lord High Commissioner, he will attend the 2023 General Assembly, acting as the personal representative of H

Katy Nisbet has been promoted to head of legal policy at Clan Childlaw. She said: “I am delighted to be promoted to head of legal policy for Clan Childlaw. I am looking forward to developing our influencing strategy to ensure that the laws of Scotland fully protect and respect the rights of ch

Specialist immigration firm Teneu Legal has announced the appointment of Sahar Davachi. Ms Davachi holds a BA in legal theory and anthropology and an LLB from Rhodes University, as well as an LLM from Stellenbosch University. She is well-placed to support clients on issues of immigration, having exp

Thorntons has grown its wills, trusts and succession, commercial real estate and residential property teams with a number of new appointments in Dundee, Forfar, St Andrews and Perth. Six new solicitors were brought on board in January and February, in response to a strong growth in demand for servic

Allan McDougall Solicitors has announced the promotion of Alice Bowman to associate. Ms Bowman specialises in employment law issues, with a focus on representing trade union members in employment tribunal claims. A highly experienced solicitor, she provides clients with advice on all aspects of empl