Appointments

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BGF-backed hedgehog lab has appointed industry stalwart Julian Leighton as its new chair, as the global product design consultancy continues to roll out its growth plans across Scotland and the North of England. Mr Leighton brings nearly 30 years’ tech experience to the firm, having cut his te

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Digby Brown has begun the process of succession as Fraser Oliver, chief executive of the firm, announces his plan to step down from the role. The firm has announced that Mark Gibson has been chosen as chief executive designate and will spend the next 12 months shadowing Mr Oliver to expand his under

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Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of two new partners and 13 further promotions across its legal team.  Caitlin Keegan, from the firm’s residential property team, and Fraser Vandal, from the employment law team, have been promoted to partner.

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Armstrong Watson has strengthened its financial planning team with the addition of four new financial planning consultants across its offices. Joining the firm are Charlotte Fletcher and Glyn Jenkinson (specialising in protection advice) in Leeds, Murray Greig in Glasgow, and Fiona Durham in Carlisl

Accountancy

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More than two-thirds (72%) of accounting professionals fear that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could produce errors or reach incorrect decisions, according to a year-long research study commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings come from a

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More than 770 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) have joined the profession at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Admission Ceremony. The annual event, held this year in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 March, also marked a significant milestone for social mobility, as the ICA

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Azets' Scottish operations are set to surpass the £50 million turnover milestone for the first time, forecasting a year-end revenue of £51m. This represents a roughly 30% increase in turnover over a two-year period, driven by a combination of organic growth and the strategic acquisition

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Deloitte has revealed plans for the creation of a unified Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm following a successful partner vote. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, this regional powerhouse will consolidate 16 participating firms across more than 80 countries. While individual firms will mai

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Businesses across Scotland are being encouraged to strengthen their cyber resilience at a forthcoming joint event hosted by BTO Solicitors LLP and Net-Defence. Taking place on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the AC Marriott Glasgow, the event, “Strengthening Cyber Resilience”, will bring togeth