Pair of law firms swell their ranks

MACLAY, Murry & Spens, one of Scotland’s “big five” law firms, yesterday announced a quartet of partner appointments.

Wayne O’Neil join MMS’s London corporate team from Rosenblatt Solicitors, while Douglas Blyth rejoins its Glasgow commercial dispute resolution team after a spell with rival HBJ Gateley. Alex Coulter and Euan Palmer are being promoted internally.

Meanwhile, fellow legal practice Morton Fraser has addced to its immigration law team by adding Jamie Kerr, who joins from rival firm Drummond Miller.