Inksters Solicitors has appointed Adam Johnson as its new chief operating officer in Glasgow, while Katherine Paulin joins the firm as a consultant solicitor in Dunkeld.
Johnson has held various senior positions within third, private and public sectors, typically within operational management roles, while Paulin moves from J&H Mitchell in Pitlochry and deals with all aspects of residential and commercial property, wills and powers of attorney.
Johnson said: “It feels that, given the variety of careers and industries I have experienced and with recently graduating from Strathclyde University with my MBA, it has all led to this and I couldn’t be happier.”
Paulin said: “I have two young children and had reached a point in my life where I thought I might have to make a choice between my family and my career, however the freedom and flexibility afforded by Inksters’ fee-sharing model means that I can now excel not only as a lawyer, but also as a mother.”
Brian Inkster, chief executive of Inksters, commented: “Adam’s appointment is a significant milestone for Inksters, it will allow me to focus on the growth of the business, while he manages day-to-day operations.
“We have ambitious plans for the year ahead and expect to see more consultant solicitors join us, very possibly in new locations.
“Katherine joining us in Dunkeld adds a twelfth location to Inksters' network in Scotland and kicks off what I expect to be a very exciting year for the business.”
The firm has developed a model where senior lawyers can work as a collective, with enhanced technology and back-office support.
This 'hub-and-spoke' structure consists of a back office hub in Glasgow and spokes currently in Aberdeen, Dunkeld, Edinburgh, Eigg, Forfar, Inverness, Lerwick, Portree, Renfrew, Thurso and Wick.
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