Law firm Balfour+Manson has promoted litigation expert Julie Clark-Spence to partner level. Ms Clark-Spence will run the Aberdeen office in Albyn Place, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Other promotions at the firm are Ann Logan, who becomes a litigation partner, Louise Duffy, who is promoted to senior associate in the litigation team and Sarah Shiels and Irene Turner, who move up to associate level in employment and property respectively.
Elaine Motion, Chairman of Balfour+Manson, said: “I am personally delighted to see such talented people being promoted; they have all worked exceptionally hard over the years and are a key part of the firm’s success going forward and deserve this recognition.”
Balfour+Manson now has six female partners out of a total of 18, well above the industry average. One large firm has targeted 25% of female partners by 2018, well below Balfour+Manson’s existing 33%, the firm said.
Ms Motion added: “The firm is wholly committed to developing our best people who are already with us – and to recruiting talented staff externally. Our focus is on continuing to grow the business in strength, depth and quality, to continue to offer the personal service we are known for. The firm is in a strong position and will continue to recruit fresh talent in the appropriate areas of business.”
Mrs Motion took over as Chairman of Balfour+Manson in March. The firm is run by a five-strong management board, led by the chairman, and has no managing partner.
Edinburgh-based Balfour+Manson was founded in 1888 and celebrated its 125th anniversary last year. It opened its Aberdeen office in 2004 and has a total head count of 121.