Gateley boosts oil and gas team
HBJ Gateley has boosted its team in Aberdeen by hiring specialist oil and gas lawyer Philip Argo as a consultant and promoting Addi Shamash to partner in its corporate restructuring team.
The moves are said by the firm to have boosted the service it offers to the energy sector.
Mr Argo joins with more than 20 years’ in-house experience. He specialises in areas such as North Sea field development and infrastructure projects, FPSO (floating production storage and offloading) lease and operate agreements, and the purchase and transfer of oil and gas assets.
Ms Shamash, previously based in Edinburgh, is dual-qualified in Scots and English law and deals with all aspects of recovery, restructuring and insolvency, as well as real estate work.
David Kirchin, partner and head of corporate at HBK Gateley, said: “Philip is someone whose abilities we’ve admired for a long time. Having his experience and expertise in all aspects of oil and gas matters adds real depth to our team.
“Addi has been an impressively-consistent performer in our restructuring team and she’ll make an invaluable contribution to our clients in Aberdeen.”
Stronachs brings in property expert
STRONACHS, the Aberdeen-based law firm, has appointed Liz Stewart as a partner in its commercial property department.
Ms Stewart joins with more than 17 years in the commercial property sector, including most recently a 10-year spell as a partner at Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace.
Her career has seen her work on the purchase and sale of development land, renewable energy projects, commercial leases, sales, purchases and financing across a broad spectrum of office, retail, industrial and licensed premises deals.
Managing partner David Rennie said: “Liz brings with her a significant track record across the sectors, her appointment is a key part of our strategy to further strengthen our partner team with the best legal talent in Scotland.”
Big move for Donoghue
PUBLIC relations agency The BIG Partnership has hired Mike Donoghue as business development director.
Mr Donoghue joins from marketing agency Story, where he was head of partnerships (Scottish Government). He was previously new business director at the firm.
Mr Donoghue has worked for brands such as Tennent’s Lager, Clydesdale Bank, Carling and The Scottish Government during his career.
Alex Barr, founding director at The BIG Partnership, said: “Mike’s a very well-kent face in the Scottish marketing industry, with an excellent reputation from years of working with many of the country’s leading brands. His network of contacts is hard to match and we’re very excited about what he’ll bring to BIG.”
Mr Donoghue said: “Communications has evolved tremendously over the past couple of decades, and BIG is a prime example of an agency which has evolved with it. It’s a particularly exciting time to join BIG and I’ve already been made to feel right at home here.”
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