Leslie Wolfson strengthens commercial team

Glasgow-based law firm Leslie Wolfson has appointed commercial property specialist Andrew McCowan a partner, following his return to the firm after a number of years working overseas as a coaching and language consultant.

Donna Strong, meanwhile, joins the firm as an associate from Pinsent Masons. Ms Strong has worked for 12 years in the commercial property industry and brings a wealth of legal experience in all aspects of commercial real estate with particular emphasis on investment work, commercial leasing and portfolio management.

Senior Partner Howard Beach said: “I am delighted that Andrew returned to us after his travels. Nothing better illustrates the fruits of our long-term policy of nurturing home-grown talent and I am very pleased to assume him, once again, as a partner in the firm.

“As we start the New Year, which promises to be very active, both Andrew and Donna will be significant assets to our clients and will further strengthen the firm’s services in our core area of commercial real estate work.”

Two consultants appointed to Brightwork

Scottish recruitment firm the Brightwork Group has strengthened its team with the appointment of senior consultants Alan Kenny and Alan Marshall.

The new recruits are both based in the firm’s new Glasgow office and the appointments bring the headcount of the business to 69, up seventeen from 12 months previously.

Mr Kenny is a principal consultant covering the white collar property and construction sectors and has thirteen years’ experience in the recruitment industry.

Mr Marshall, a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University, has eight years’ experience in recruitment and has joined the team responsible for the mechanical and technical engineering sector at Brightwork.

Derek May, Brightwork Group Chief Executive, said: "We are really pleased to have hired two consultants with such distinguished pedigrees in their specialist sectors. The additions reinforce our position as a leader in the Scottish recruitment industry."