Casey MacDonald has joined the global legal business as a director, bringing significant expertise in supporting leading insurers, with a focus on defending personal injury, motor claims and credit hire. Meanwhile, Marian Tytler and Ruth McIntosh have been appointed as senior associates in the insurance team.
Several solicitors have also joined DWF in Scotland, strengthening a range of practice areas. Gillian Irving, Katie MacGregor, Hilary Rathbone, Niamh Rice, Lucie Stevenson and Rebecca Greig have all taken up roles in insurance. Adam Macdonald, Kirsty Cousin, Abby Shaw and Sophie McVey have completed their traineeships with DWF and qualified into dispute resolution, corporate, and insurance.
Furthermore, these recruits have been supported by the arrival of seven paralegals, adding further depth and expertise across the insurance practice.
Eight new trainees have also been welcomed into DWF’s offices in Scotland: Arianne O’Hare, Aimee Connacher, Eryka Kobleczuk, Declan Ritchie, Olivia Gardiner, Emma McMeekin, Faye Woodall, and Chloe Muldoon.
Commenting on her appointment, Casey MacDonald, said: "I am delighted to be joining DWF at a time of real energy and momentum for the Scottish insurance practice. The firm's reputation for combining legal expertise with data analytics and tech-driven innovation is second to none, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and delivering exceptional results for our clients."
Caroline Colliston, executive partner of DWF in Scotland, added: "We are delighted to welcome so many talented colleagues to our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. This expansion reflects our commitment to investing in people and strengthening our capabilities across key practice areas. Their expertise and enthusiasm will be invaluable as we continue to support clients in Scotland, across the UK, and internationally."
