Aberdein Considine

It’s no surprise that the King’s Speech has sparked plenty of headlines, providing the first official opportunity for the new government to set out its plans for the future with key legislation and proposals, writes Jen Paice. And one which will catch the eye of many of us considering ou

We’re Scotland, so when it comes to major football tournaments we haven’t exactly been clocking up the air miles over the years, writes Robert Holland. However, under the stewardship of Scotland boss Steve Clarke, things have changed for the better. We reached Euro 2020 (actually he

Mergers and acquisitions specialist Rod Hutchison discusses the economic landscape, particularly in the energy sector, highlighting the impact on M&A transactions in the North-east region, and expressing cautious optimism based on favourable economic conditions and opportunities in renewables an

Aberdein Considine has announced that it has moved its main legal and wealth office in Aberdeen to new premises in the Granite City. The law firm, which has a team of 464 and 21 offices – 19 in Scotland and two in England - has relocated its main legal and wealth teams to Blenheim House in the

Aberdein Considine has expanded its wealth management operation, AC Wealth, with the appointment of Ross Leckridge as a Chartered Financial Planner to the firm's newly established Edinburgh division of its financial planning team. Mr Leckridge, a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, brings more t

Legal firm Aberdein Considine has enhanced its wealth management arm, AC Wealth, with the appointment of Sally Collie as its new compliance director. Bringing nearly two decades of expertise in financial services, Ms Collie's previous role was with The Financial Planning Group, where she was instrum

North-east social inclusion charity Aberdeen Cyrenians has extended the strength in depth of professional expertise on its board with the appointment of finance specialist Julie Thomson. Chief financial officer of city legal firm Aberdein Considine, Ms Thomson lends three decades of knowledge to the

Law firm Aberdein Considine has partnered with Scottish youth football player representative Darren Walker as it continues to strengthen its sports law practice. Mr Walker, who acts for many promising young footballers across Scotland, will be working with Aberdein Considine as a consultant as the f

Independent pharmacy business Porter Pharmacy has purchased two pharmacies as part of its ongoing growth plans. Porter Pharmacy, which is owned and run by husband and wife team Andy and Lynne Porter, have added two pharmacies to their existing group of outlets, with the company now operating a total

Aberdein Considine has made a number of senior promotions across the firm. Five lawyers have been promoted to the position of senior solicitor, with a further three promotions to associate.

Pictured (L-R): Robert Holland and Ritchie Whyte (partner and head of corporate) Solicitor advocate Robert Holland has joined Aberdein Considine as a partner and will be based in the firm's office in Edinburgh.

Aberdein Considine has boosted its senior management team. Julie Thomson has been appointed as the firm’s new chief financial officer and Mike Fergusson has been hired as Aberdein Considine’s first chief operating officer.

Aberdein Considine has announced that it is to merge with Edinburgh law firm and solicitor estate agent Russel+Aitken Edinburgh LLP. The combined businesses – which will trade under the Aberdein Considine brand – will together employ over 480 staff and have a turnover

A barber business led by Best Barber UK winner Kyle Ross, has opened across three floors of a prime city centre property on Renfield Street in Glasgow. The salon will offer luxury hair and beard services on the ground floor, with a new barber academy occupying the basement. The first floor will serv

Aberdein Considine has strengthened its Lender Services Practice Group (LSPG) with the appointment of a new partner and two lawyers. Neil Patterson has been appointed a partner in the firm’s Banking Litigation team (part of LSPG) and he will be working with financial services organisations acr