Law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie has opened an office in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, headed up by partners Colin McKenzie and Fiona Clarke who will lead a team of six following an agreed transfer from Burness Paull.
Fraser Gillies, managing partner at WJM, said: “This is an exciting development and a great step forward for our firm, strengthening and growing our private client offering.”
Peter Lawson, chair at Burness Paull, said: “We are grateful for the many years of excellent service our private client team have provided to our firm and our clients.
“They transfer to WJM with our very best wishes. In line with our wider strategy, we will not be continuing to provide private client services.”
Partner hires
Brodies has added to its corporate crime practice with the appointment of partner Neil Hay. He joins from Levy & McRae along with legal director Andrew Seggie and senior solicitor Hannah Baxter.
BTO has hired Donna Strong as a partner in the firm’s real estate team, based in its Glasgow office.
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