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DWF announces 15 promotions in Scotland

Posted: 12th February 2025

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 15 promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

This includes a promotion to director for Caroline Coyle and Danny McClymont. Meanwhile, insurance lawyers Maggie Keir, Harriet Tooley and Rachel Heathcote were promoted to senior associate alongside tax and private capital lawyer, Zita Dempsey.

The firm, which recently reported that revenue has increased by 8% in the first half of its financial year, made 238 promotions globally. This includes 13 new promotions to partner or partner-equivalent roles. In addition, 13 existing DWF partners have been promoted to a higher career level within the partnership structure.

Commenting on the recent promotions, Caroline Colliston said: “I am delighted to congratulate all those who have achieved well-earned promotions at DWF in Scotland. It is fantastic to see so many colleagues progressing into more senior roles, reflecting the depth of talent and dedication within our teams. I look forward to seeing them thrive in their new positions and continuing to contribute to our firm’s success and continue to create positive outcomes for our clients and communities.”

The full list of promotions is:

Caroline Coyle, Director, Glasgow

Danny McClymont, Director, Glasgow

Maggie Keir, Senior Associate, Edinburgh

Harriet Tooley, Senior Associate, Glasgow

Rachel Heathcote, Senior Associate, Glasgow

Zita Dempsey, Senior Associate, Glasgow

Louise Clark, Associate, Edinburgh

Max Roper, Associate, Edinburgh

Allan Brand, Specialist Manager, Glasgow

Emma McNulty, Associate, Glasgow

Garry MacInnes, Associate, Glasgow

Hope Donnachie, Associate, Glasgow

Katy Smith, Associate, Glasgow

Morgan Williams, Lead Paralegal, Glasgow

Zafirah Delba, Lead Paralegal, Glasgow

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