Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Strength to strength - promotions take Brodies passed 60 partner barrier

2007/8 has been another ground-breaking year for leading Scottish firm, Brodies LLP. Committed to delivering premium quality client service, the firm is continuing to drive and achieve its ambitious agenda to recruit and retain the best legal talent in Scotland, and as a result is delighted to announce 6 partner and 7 associate promotions effective from 1 May 2008. These promotions, along with recent lateral hires, take the firm to a 61 strong partnership – firmly cementing Brodies’ position as the largest law firm headquartered and solely based in Scotland and the outstanding firm in its region in terms of leading lawyer numbers, focus on core markets, sustained profitable growth and quality client service.

These developments come in a continued period of investment in people and resources and follow the recent announcement of the lateral hire of restructuring and insolvency partner, Rachel Grant, from Semple Fraser, and new Director of Corporate Tax, Isobel D’Inverno, from MacRoberts. The firm also announces the appointment of shipping specialist, Rosie O’Donnell from HBJ Gateley Waering, as an associate in its Litigation department.

Brodies LLP Managing Partner, Bill Drummond, commented:

“As always recruiting, rewarding and developing our legal resource is fundamental to the success and growth of the firm. We are delighted to announce these promotions and appointments in line with our ongoing strategy to place legal talent precisely where it’s needed ahead of the market, to best serve the needs of our clients. Recruiting within the Scotttish market and bringing great lawyers back to Scotland will continue to be a key tactic in delivering our client-focussed strategies."

Continued growth is strategic and focused around key sectors and client requirements.
Brodies LLP is a top-quality, client-focused, leading UK commercial law practice delivering the highest level of legal services to a strong UK public and private sector client base, with an international perspective and delivery capability. The firm has grown to become a market leader in Scotland for Scottish jurisdictional work while presenting a clear option to the market for major Scottish and cross-border transaction work. It regularly supports the international strategies of its clients and membership of European and global legal networks strengthens its offering in foreign jurisdictions.

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