Law firm Brodies has announced the appointment of two new partners in its Aberdeen office.
Planning specialist Elaine Farquharson-Black joins from Burness Paull where she was head of its planning division and property and infrastructure department.
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Oil and gas expert Bryan Wilson also joins Brodies having been general counsel for Maersk and latterly Total following the Maersk/Total merger.
He has led significant oil and gas projects and has experience with operators and service companies in the UK, Scandinavia and Middle East.
Farquharson-Black and Wilson bring the Aberdeen operation to 87 people, up 16% in the last year.
Managing partner Nick Scott said: “In setting our strategic plans we listen carefully to clients and take our lead from where they tell us there will be demand for our services.
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“Our clients will benefit from Elaine’s extensive experience, which combined with Neil Collar will bring two of Scotland’s leading planning lawyers under one roof. Bryan’s arrival reflects the increase in client activity in the oil and gas market and our commitment to delivering a specialist team that reflects our client base. Bryan’s service sector expertise will complement that of our existing oil and gas partners.
“That Elaine and Bryan have chosen Brodies is an endorsement of our commitment to our clients and to those strategic plans. They will add considerable strength to our wider partnership and in their respective practice areas. And we look forward to supporting them to achieve their ambitions here at Brodies.”
