Balfour+Manson promotes two to associate

Legal firm Balfour+Manson has promoted two of its solicitors to associate – Scott Clair in the Litigation team in Edinburgh, and Sophie Hamilton Pike of the Family Law team in Aberdeen.

Mr Clair, who joined Balfour+Manson as a trainee in 2015, specialises in resolving disputes for both pursuer and defender across the Scottish civil courts in a wide range of subject matter. He is also a member of State School Lawyers, a social mobility initiative which highlights the contribution to the legal profession of individuals educated in the state sector.

Ms Hamilton Pike began her traineeship in August 2014, before joining the Family team at Balfour+Manson two years later. She now deals with a wide variety of family law matters and regularly appears as principal agent in sheriff courts throughout the north east. She is a member of Aberdeen Bar Association, Aberdeen Society of Advocates and the Family Law Association, and is a director of Grampian Women’s Aid.

Congratulating the two new associates, Balfour+Manson executive chairman Elaine Motion commented: "We are dedicated to developing the next generation of lawyers and by appointing Scott and Sophie to associate, they can play a pivotal role in the future direction of the firm. They both have extensive experience and thoroughly deserve their appointments, having made important contributions to Balfour+Manson’s growth and success."