Appointments

Opus Restructuring & Insolvency has bolstered its Scottish operations by appointing experienced insolvency practitioner Paul Dounis as a partner in its Edinburgh office. Mr Dounis joins Opus from RSM and brings over 35 years’ experience, having worked in major financial centres including A

Dentons has named Kirsty McBirnie and Lorna Henderson as the firm's latest partners. Edinburgh-based Ms McBirnie and Glasgow-based Ms Henderson are both in Dentons' corporate lending & real estate finance practice. They will join the Dentons partnership on 1 May 2025.

Experienced commercial and banking lawyer Jamie Apted has joined Aberdein Considine as a partner in their Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked Lender Services team. Jamie, who will be based in the firm’s Caddell House offices on Glasgow’s Waterloo Street, joins from the London Metal Exchange, having

Glasgow-based Levy & McRae Solicitors (L&M) has appointed Malcolm Cannon as its new chief operating officer (COO). A former CEO of major Scottish businesses, industry representative bodies and legal businesses, Mr Cannon brings a wealth of experience from both industry and the legal sector t

Phil Anderson Financial Services has appointed experienced financial adviser Margaret O’Brien to support its expansion into the Edinburgh market. Based in South Queensferry, Ms O’Brien brings expertise in financial planning, pensions, and investment advice. She previously worked at M&

Muir Homes has appointed Robert Herd as its new managing director. Having originally joined Muir Homes as a site manager, Mr Herd rose through the ranks to become construction manager before briefly stepping away. Now, he returns to lead the company at a time of significant growth and investment.

Johnston Carmichael has named Bryan Shepka as its new head of financial services, succeeding Ewen Fleming who led the sector for six years. Mr Shepka joined Johnston Carmichael in 2023 as audit partner, bringing extensive experience in the wealth and asset management sector, having worked for 14 yea

Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second term.

Aberdein Considine has announced a series of promotions across its offices, recognising the dedication and expertise of its staff this spring. Key promotions include finance controller Ben Smith (Aberdeen) to director and finance operations manager Paul Cheyne (Edinburgh) to associate director. Elle

Quantify Advisors, a corporate finance firm advising businesses and entrepreneurs across Scotland and the UK, has appointed Callum Laidlaw as its new associate based out of the firm’s headquarters in Aberdeen. Mr Laidlaw is a Chartered Accountant and experienced audit professional, spending th

Global professional services firm Aon plc has strengthened its Scottish operations with the appointment of Bruce Lees as executive director. Mr Lees returns to Aon's Edinburgh office, where he previously spent 15 years, bringing a total of 34 years' industry experience. He will be a key member of th

Dundee-based aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has appointed Alan MacLeod as chief financial officer (CFO) to support its global growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years' financial leadership experience from diverse sectors including technology, construction, and energy, Mr MacLeod was most rec

Aberdein Considine has announced the appointment of Graham Crocket as national estate agency director. Mr Crocket has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and a distinguished track record in leadership.

Phil Anderson Financial Services, headquartered in Ellon, has promoted long-serving team member Laura Cantlay to the role of office manager. Ms Cantlay, who has been with the firm for several years, has earned a reputation for her dedication and efficiency, and will now oversee operations at the bus

Change management consultancy CBS Consulting has appointed Stuart Pratt, a recognised change specialist within the Scottish financial services sector, as its new consulting director. Joining from Scottish Friendly – where he was head of transformation – Mr Pratt is set to start at the fi