Recognition and Advancement of Existing Employees

Here's a summary of the recent developments at WJM:

1. Glasgow Office:

   • Leah McGibbon joins as a solicitor specializing in energy and commercial property.
   • Natalie Murphy has been appointed as a CRG Legal Administrator.
   • Promotions for Nicola McGorm and Alex Mudie to Associates within the Glasgow office.

2. Dunblane Office:

   • Linda Freeman has been appointed as an executry paralegal, specializing in private client services.
   • Julie McMahon joins as a senior associate focusing mainly on private client practice.

3. Inverness Office:

   • Lee-Ann Gibson has joined the Inverness team as an executry conveyancing Trainee Paralegal, working in private client law.

Fraser Gillies, the Managing Partner at WJM, has expressed delight in expanding and investing in their team, noting the recent promotions and appointments as well-deserved. He emphasized their commitment to strengthening the team as they approach the end of the year and prepare for 2024.

Additionally, the announcement mentioned the recent recruitment of Sarah-Jane (SJ) Macdonald as a Partner, bringing ten years of expertise to WJM. SJ is noted for authoring a textbook titled "A Practical Guide to Legal Rights in Scotland," consolidating legal knowledge on legal rights.

This expansion and investment in talent suggest WJM's commitment to enhancing their services and capabilities across various legal areas in different offices.

“We are also proud to announce these greatly deserved promotions as we approach the end of the year and prepare to start 2024 with a stronger team than ever.”

The news follows the recent appointment of private client expert Sarah-Jane (SJ) Macdonald who joined the business as a Partner.  Bringing a decade of expertise to WJM, SJ recently authored A Practical Guide to Legal Rights in Scotland – a textbook that consolidates the law on legal rights.