Leading Scots lawyer provides advice for those feeling the stress of divorce proceedings on Mental Health Awareness Week
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Leading Scots lawyer provides advice for those feeling the stress of divorce proceedings on Mental Health Awareness Week
15th May 2026A leading Scots lawyer has shared her top tips for coping with the stress of divorce proceedings as Mental Health Awareness Week (May 11-17) comes to a close. Brittany Thomas, senior associate and family law expert at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), is highlighting that families should try to…
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Most Scots not aware pets are classed as “assets”, not family members, when it comes to break-ups
22nd December 2025A family lawyer has warned most Scots are surprised to discover their beloved pets are classed as assets – and advises putting a pet-nup in place. Divorce enquiries often peak in January, and while some couples will have protections in place for their finances and property, they often overlook pets.…
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Scottish law firm completes office move as it continues to take steps on its journey with new partners
8th December 2025Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has moved to a new office base in the heart of Edinburgh. After joining forces with Davidson Chalmers Stewart earlier this year, the firms will now operate from under one roof, joined by the growing complex personal injury team from Irwin…
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Leading Scottish law firm brings together business leaders as record numbers attend renewable energy seminar
14th November 2025Nearly 200 developers, consultants and renewables experts from across the country descended on Glasgow as leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), in partnership with Irwin Mitchell, hosted its annual Renewable Energy Seminar. The signature event brought together experts from across Scotland to discuss “Where are we now?”…
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Scottish law firm welcomes experienced Partner bolstering Conflict Resolution Team
11th November 2025Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has strengthened its Conflict Resolution Team with a new appointment. Sarah Wardell has joined the Edinburgh Hope Street office as a Partner. She brings a wealth of experience to the team having worked in-house with Shelter and then joined the Commercial…
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Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK’s Investment Attractiveness Index
3rd November 2025Edinburgh has retained its position as the UK’s second most attractive city for foreign direct investment (FDI), while Glasgow has advanced two places to seventh, according to the latest in-depth study by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell. The report, produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics…
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WJM strengthens firm with 12 new faces as quartet of Senior Associates check in
6th October 2025Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its team with 12 new hires. Four Senior Associates and a further eight new faces have joined the firm, which recently combined with Davidson Chalmers Stewart and advises clients across a broad range of sectors. In Edinburgh, Brittany…
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WJM partner retires after almost 40 years of service to the firm
30th September 2025Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is saying farewell to Partner Andrew Wilson who has announced his retirement following nearly four decades of service. Edinburgh-based Andrew has been with WJM since 1988, becoming a Partner in 1992, and serving the firm impeccably in his 37 years.…
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