Dunblane partner leads seven promotions at WJM

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP ("WJM") has announced a round of seven promotions across its business.

The round includes one new partner, in Dunblane – private client expert Mirella Marchini. In the same office property specialist Karen Crothers has been promoted to legal director. 

In Inverness, there are two promotions to senior associate – Kirstin MacDonald, corporate and commercial adviser, and Hannah Prentice, who specialises in later life matters including wills and power of attorney. 

Also promoted to senior associate is residential property lawyer Fiona Kempsell in Glasgow. Iona Whyte, family lawyer in the same office, has been promoted to senior solicitor, as has Lyndsey Mackay, who advises on private client and tax matters in the Edinburgh office. 

The firm has also appointed three newly qualified solicitors on completion of their WJM traineeships – Rebecca Seaton, Hilary Steer and Christina MacDonald. 

Fraser Gillies, managing partner at WJM, commented: “We are committed to investing in and supporting our talented team and are proud to announce these greatly deserved promotions. 

“Developing the skills of our people across our Scottish offices is key to our growth strategy and continued success.”