Scottish law firm completes office move as it continues to take steps on its journey with new partners

Scottish law firm completes office move as it continues to take steps on its journey with new partners

Leading 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

Nearly 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

Leading 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

Edinburgh 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

Leading 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

Leading 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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WJM welcomes new solicitors and trainees as investment in talent continues

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has welcomed their largest ever cohort of trainees across its offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as five newly qualified solicitors, strengthening its teams in key practice areas. It has been a big couple of years for WJM with strategic investment from Irwin…

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WJM commercial property team strengthened as firm brings in rising star

Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its commercial property team with the appointment of a new Associate. Stuart Dickie has been added to the expanding team based in Edinburgh’s Hope Street office. The rising star brings a wealth of experience across the real estate…

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Ten new starts at WJM as firm brings in range of new talent across Scotland

Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of ten new staff members. Eight of the new starts are fee-earning legal staff, working across WJM’s offices and range of sectors and services it offers. In Glasgow, Ruth Medlock has joined the…

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Scotland’s Inheritance Tax Bill Could Reach Almost £400m by 2026/27, with Edinburgh and Glasgow Leading the Rise

Edinburgh’s IHT Liabilities to Nearly Triple; Glasgow Sees 29% Increase in Liable Estates The number of families estates in Edinburgh and Glasgow subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) is set to rise sharply by the end of 2026/27, according to a new report by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell.…

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