Philip Rodney, chairman of the Scottish law firm, said: ‘Our recent promotions demonstrate the depth of talent that is being nurtured through our leadership development programme and our ability to attract top talent from other firms. Each of our new partners will play a key role in developing their own areas of expertise, as well as in the firm’s ambitious growth plans.’

Making a comeback

Alongside five internal promotions, Jody Crockett joins as partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team returning to the firm where he was previously an associate. Most recently he has spent the last six years working with London-based Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. He will focus on litigation, resolving cross-border corporate/ commercial disputes and is also experienced in international arbitration and mediation.

Internal appointments

The internal partner promotions are Joanna Fulton, Lindsay Wallace, Graeme Bradshaw, Andrew Christie and Graeme Palmer. Miss Fulton, a product liability specialist, advises on cross-border disputes, and plays a key role in the firm’s international strategy with a focus on developing business in China.

First GC

Miss Wallace, a corporate lawyer, becomes the firm’s first general counsel having previously held the position of Burness Paull’s director of knowledge and risk management.

Promotions

Mr Bradshaw, a key member of the property team, has a particular interest and focus on the opportunities and challenges that technology will bring to the retail environment – a growing area of the business that he will now head. Mr Christie, partner in the firm’s banking and funds practice, has extensive experience of fund structuring, establishment and closing and will play a key role in advising private equity houses, City and US firms, and other international clients.  The company said that Mr Palmer was seeing increased demand from clients seeking specialist advice to address emerging issues like Brexit and future free trade deals. The firm has also appointed Claire Macpherson to firm’s private capital team as director. She brings with her extensive experience in tax and succession law, focusing on estate planning including inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax for UK and international clients.