Five new legal experts join Morton Fraser

The law firm Morton Fraser has appointed five new hires to bolster its client offering across its Commercial Real Estate, Litigation, Agricultural and Rural Property and Private Client practice areas.

Among the hires is Chris Clarkson, a Commercial Real Estate specialist who joins as a Legal Director from Burness Paull. Mr Clarkson advises clients on a range of real estate transactions, including lease management, acquisitions and disposals, property finance and secured lending.

Morton Fraser's Litigation division, already one of the largest and most experienced in Scotland, is joined by Senior Associates Alastair Johnston and Sofia Crolla, to support the growing demand from clients for advice on contentious construction claims, and in personal injury claims.

Further hires announced this month include Alan Burns, who joins as an Associate in the firm's Agricultural and Rural Property team; and Emma Wright, who joins as a Senior Solicitor in the Private Client division.

Chris Harte, Chief Executive of Morton Fraser, said, "Investing in our people is fundamental to our continued success. Our focus on talent sets us apart in the legal market, and ensures that our clients benefit from having access to the best legal advice available."