Naomi Pryde leaves DWF for DLA Piper

Dual qualified solicitor advocate Naomi Pryde has joined DLA Piper's Edinburgh office as a partner.

Ms Pryde moves from DWF, where for the past four years she has been a partner and head of Commercial Litigation in Scotland. An experienced litigator in both Scotland and England, she has gained extended rights of audience in both jurisdictions.

She has also represented Scottish solicitors in England & Wales on the Law Society of Scotland's Council.

Neil Bowker, head of DLA Piper’s Litigation & Regulatory practice in the UK, commented: “Naomi will be a real asset to our Litigation & Regulatory Group, not only in Scotland but across the UK and as part of our international offering. She is highly regarded as a lawyer and has fantastic energy which, along with her can do attitude, is appreciated by colleagues and clients alike.  We are delighted that Naomi has joined the group.”