Appointments

Accountants Chiene + Tait (C+T) have announced the appointment of Kasia Kozak as audit director in a recent series of appointments. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Ms Kozak joins from Johnston Carmichael where she led audits for boutique asset managers, private equity funds and other financial ser

Independent business advisory and accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed Aileen Scott as a new corporate tax partner to further the firm's growth plans. Ms Scott, who is based in the Glasgow office but will be working nationally, will enhance existing capability within Johnston Carmichae

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced the promotion of three surveyors across its residential and commercial operations in Aberdeen. To reflect recent growth and deliver on succession planning, the partnership has promoted residential surveyors Andrew Sinclair and Steven Wilson together with co

Thomson Cooper Accountants have appointed Steven Sim to their senior leadership team.  Mr Sim, who is based in the firm's Edinburgh office, will take up the position of associate. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2013, he spent 7 years working in practice before joining the firm in

Addleshaw Goddard has announced partner Alan Shanks as its new head of Scotland. Mr Shanks, who currently heads the firm's finance & projects team north of the border with a focus on the transactions in the energy sector, takes over leadership of Addleshaw Goddard's Scottish operations from fell

Law firm Burness Paull has appointed Christine Yuill as a partner, strengthening its tax team as the firm responds to growing client demand for expert tax advice. Ms Yuill, who is ranked by Chambers and is a chartered tax adviser, joins Burness Paull from Pinsent Masons.

AAB Wealth has appointed Tom La Dell as a Chartered Financial Planner based in Leeds, expanding its operations in the North of England. As part of the tech-enabled business critical services group, AAB, AAB Wealth covers all aspects of personal finance, pension savings and retirement planning.

Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO has announced the appointment of Adam Broatch as a new partner as it continues to invest and grow in its team in Scotland. Mr Broatch joins as a partner in the firm’s transaction services team and will be based in BDO’s newly remodelled Edinbur

Accounting and advisory firm Saffery Champness has appointed Shirley McIntosh as a partner in its Inverness office. Joining from RSM, where she was a partner and formerly head of tax for Scotland and Northern Ireland. She brings with her more than three decades of experience advising high-net-worth

Global IT firm transACT Technology Solutions has appointed tech entrepreneur Duncan Girvan as its director for Scotland. Mr Girvan, who previously co-founded Glasgow-based Disrupt Group Ltd, takes on the newly-created role as the London-headquartered firm embarks on a strategic UK-wide expansion to

James Milne has been appointed as managing director to strengthen McEwan Fraser Legal’s management team throughout Scotland. Mr Milne has many years of experience in legal recruitment and estate agency and his strong relationships across the industry will be invaluable to McEwan Fraser's futur

Scottish mid-tier accountancy & business advisory firm French Duncan has promoted directors Tommy Bates and Elizabeth Leonard to partners, reflecting the contribution of both to the firm. Mr Bates has been with the audit department of French Duncan since 2001, having qualified with a national ac

Douglas Home & Co has expanded its presence in Edinburgh with the appointment of Greig Honeyman to advise its board. Greig Honeyman will advise leading figures at Douglas Home & Co, while tapping into his extensive network of family businesses, trusts, lawyers and corporate decision-makers.

Thomson Cooper Accountants has boosted their tax team with the appointment of experienced tax professional Keith Hunter. Mr Hunter's appointment reflects the increasing demand the firm has experienced for tax-related advice from individuals and business owners across Fife and the Lothians.

Hindles, an Edinburgh-based firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, increased revenue by 25% to £2.1 million in the year to 31 March 2022, while appointing a further director, Chris Cottingham, and growing headcount by 50%. Founding director Dr Alistair Hindle notes a Brexit effect, with grow