Appointments

Rural law specialist Gary Webster has joined Ledingham Chalmers in Inverness. Expanding its geographical reach for this discipline into Moray and the north of Scotland, Mr Webster joined as partner from another legal practice in the city today.

Emily Wiewiorka is returning to private practice as a consultant with Bellwether Green. The well-regarded commercial contracts, IP and data lawyer left private practice to take up an in-house position with global mobile smartphone company a number of years ago.

BTO Solicitors LLP has announced six promotions comprising four new senior associates and two associates.

The University of Dundee’s Professor Nicholas Fyfe has been made a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of the impact of his work on policing research. Professor Fyfe, Dean of Dundee’s School of Social Sciences, is among 51 fellows elected in this year’s cohort f

David Bartos and Dr Gillian Black have been appointed commissioners of the Scottish Law Commission. Mr Bartos brings a wealth of practical experience in commercial property litigation covering a wide breadth of landlord and tenant disputes together with a deep knowledge of property and contract law.

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (RCC&W) has promoted Allan Mackenzie to associate solicitor. After graduating from Aberdeen University in 2006, Mr Mackenzie completed his traineeship with a local firm and in 2012 joined a local residential and commercial property developer. He joined RCC&am

Weightmans has opened a new private client practice in Scotland with the appointment of family law specialist Noel Ferry to its Glasgow team, expanding its cross-border offering.

The Lord President has appointed Robin Macpherson as temporary auditor of the Court of Session for 12 months from 1 April 2020. Mr Macpherson, an experienced litigator and solicitor advocate, will also become auditor of the All Scotland Personal Injury Court and the Sheriff Appeal Court, effective f

Gilson Gray has merged with Dundee property firm, Wallace and Co Property Management. The addition of Wallace and Co Property Management will see the transfer of local property experts Elaine Wallace, Pauline Traill and Derek Tyson to the Gilson Gray property services team.

Balfour and Manson's Jamie Foulis has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in regulation of professional conduct law. He joins Elaine Motion, Fiona Muirs and Alastair Milne who are also all accredited in this field.

Aisha Anwar has been appointed sheriff principal for the South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway Sheriffdom and will take up her appointment on Wednesday. Sheriff Principal Anwar, who replaces Sheriff Principal Abercrombie, was appointed by Her Majesty The Queen on the recommendation of the First M

Bellwether Green has announced the appointment of Fran Ennis as head of litigation and regulation. Joining after 12 years at Pinsent Masons, Ms Ennis has acted on behalf of an extensive range of commercial clients from international hotel chains, major sporting institutions, banks and insolvency pra

As part of Burges Salmon’s annual partner promotions, this year sees six appointments across the firm, including Edinburgh-based Katie Russell in its employment team.

The Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators (SOLAR) has appointed Vlad Valiente as its new president. Mr Valiente is the legal services manager and data protection officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the fourth largest fire service in the world. He is also a co-convener o

Gillespie Macandrew has promoted three experienced lawyers to its partnership. Eilidh Adams, Simon Williams and Gillian Wright, former legal directors at the firm, will join with immediate effect having advanced through the firm's training academy.   Ms Adams heads up the firm’s private c