Legal firm Balfour + Manson has revamped its leadership with the appointment of a management team of three partners.
Ann Logan, Robert Holland and Alan Gilfillan took charge of the Edinburgh-headquartered firm from the turn of the year. Previously the firm was led by executive chair Elaine Motion who remains as chair and will work closely with the new team.
Motion led the historic Brexit case, which resulted in the UK Supreme Court ruling Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s prorogation of parliament was unlawful.
Litigation partner and personal injury specialist Ann Logan said: “Elaine has done a fantastic job as executive chairman, while also doing very demanding and high-profile client work. She was keen to hand on the executive reins as part of a long-term succession planning strategy, while remaining as chair and continuing her high-profile client work. The partnership decided that a senior management team of three was the best structure - and the three of us were elected in a free vote of the 23 partners.”
Head of employment Robert Holland said: “Elaine has a high profile as a result of the Brexit cases and this is a perfect time to capture that as she concentrates on a more outward-facing role as chairman. At the same time, the new team will look to draw heavily on her experience as we work together to drive the firm to the next level.”
Commercial law partner Gilfillan said: “The three of us have different expertise and skills and it’s important that we represent a wide cross-section of the business. “Balfour+Manson is renowned for its litigation team but we are a full service firm with strength in all areas.”
Balfour + Manson is known for promoting talent at a young age, with family lawyer Jamie Foulis brought into the partnership at just 29 in 2017 and many others, including Alan Gilfillan, promoted to partner in their early 30s.
