Three Scots partners among 18 named at Pinsent Masons

Three Scottish solicitors are among 18 partner promotions worldwide announced today by international law firm Pinsent Masons.

Glasgow-based Nick Carlin, an expert in procurement and supply chain aspects of major energy projects, who began with the firm as a trainee 12 years ago, becomes a partner in the energy team; procurement specialist Caroline Ramsay, who has a wide ranging European law practice advising across the UK and Europe, steps up in EU and competition; and Edinburgh-based Jae Fassam, who has experience of advising on pension aspects of corporate and finance transaction and large-scale M&A projects, has been appointed partner in the pensions team.

In addition, three senior associates, Stacey Cassidy (projects), Lesley-Anne Todd (property) and Joanne Stewart (technology, media, telecoms) have been promoted to legal director.

Pinsent Masons currently employs more than 480 staff, including 73 partners, at offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, out of more than 400 partners and 2,500 staff worldwide.

Of the 18 lawyers being made up to partner, eight are women, who now make up 23% of the partnership. The firm has a target of 25% female representation by 2018.

Kirk Murdoch, chairman of Pinsent Masons in Scotland and Northern Ireland, commented: “Energy, EU and pensions are all important focus areas for the firm, and the appointment to partner of Nick, Caroline and Jae adds to the depth of specialist knowledge we offer in these respective fields. Each has followed a well defined career path and we are delighted to reward their hard work with these deserved promotions.”

Senior partner Richard Foley added: “This year's promotion round is a reflection of both the quality of people within the firm, and our broader commitment to ensuring that talent can flourish at Pinsent Masons irrespective of gender."