In addition, Farran Kerr and Iain Black have been promoted to directors in the accounts and business advisory services team in the Perth office and David Taylor has been appointed director of transactions tax based in the Glasgow office.

In total, Azets has announced a record 80 promotions across Scotland. Across the UK, Azets has announced 372 promotions, including 33 new partners and directors.

Mr Burns specialises in advising clients on sales and acquisitions strategies, buyouts, management of transactions, due diligence and financial valuations. He also has extensive experience advising on succession planning, grant applications, certifications and liaising with specialists on tax planning.

Mr Burns said: “I am delighted to have been promoted to partner within the Azets corporate finance team in Scotland.

“The business is regularly involved in high profile deals both in Scotland and further afield and I very much look forward to helping clients realise the best value from their deals and ensuring that they have the correct strategies in place for their circumstances.”

Regional managing director Greig McKnight said: “I would like to congratulate all 80 staff on their promotions. It has been a very strong year for the firm in Scotland, and we are seeing encouraging growth across all areas of the business.

“Azets continues to attract exceptional talent, and we invest significantly in career development which is reflected in the high number of staff that start as trainees and work their way up to becoming directors or partners.”