Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors has announced the expansion of its commercial and dispute resolution divisions.
Strategic growth initiatives
Ian Barnard, director and head of company and commercial property, commented, “In tandem with the unveiling of ‘Our Promise’ and our strategic growth initiatives, it was an opportune moment to bolster the teams dedicated to supporting our business clientele. The addition of three experts to my team and two to the dispute resolution team is poised to make a significant impact.”
New legal advisors
The firm has also welcomed aboard Richard Wrightson and Kirsty Fairbairn as new legal advisors within the commercial team.
Richard brings nearly a decade of legal expertise. He serves a diverse clientele ranging from global corporations to individual entrepreneurs.
With her ten-year tenure at both global and regional law firms, Kirsty has become well-versed in a myriad of commercial legalities. These include share and asset transactions, business terms drafting, and partnership agreements.
Joining them is Emily Darke, who, after completing her traineeship with the firm, has qualified as a solicitor. She now specialises in commercial and agricultural property law. She notably supported their National Farmers Union member legal panel work.
Nurturing future talent
The firm takes pride in its training programmes. They currently have 13 trainee solicitors and aim to foster their professional growth and ensure a robust succession plan for the teams and the firm at large.
Jason McLeod and Alice Higham, the newest additions since May 2024, are currently taking part in their first assignment within the dispute resolution team. They are collaborating with three seasoned solicitors to provide a suite of legal services to individuals and businesses, encompassing commercial and agricultural disputes, director/business partner disagreements, property litigation, debt recovery, employment law, and mediation services.
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