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The promotions include Bruce Harvie and Kate Darracott from the corporate team and Will Anderson from the Litigation & Arbitration practice.

Also promoted to partner level is Rosalind Morgan from the Aberdeen Environment, Health & Safety team.

The move is part of 60 international partner promotions across CMS, representing the firm’s largest-ever global promotions round. The appointments span 33 cities across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa with women accounting for 43% of the firm’s global promotions.

The promotions come after a successful year for CMS and underscore the firm’s commitment to investing in its people. CMS has implemented a number of pioneering measures to support the progression and inclusion of its people, including: a dynamic hybrid working environment, top-quality mentoring programmes and a technology-led work allocation system.

Allan Wernham, managing director (Scotland) of CMS, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new partner promotions which recognise the talent, commitment and hard work of our five Scotland-based colleagues. These promotions are part of CMS’s wider commitment to developing its people and driving further growth for the firm in Scotland.”

Penelope Warne, senior partner, CMS UK, added: “In these challenging times, supporting each other has never mattered more and is integral to a diverse and successful business. We have a responsibility to invest in our people and embrace supportive and progressive measures that enable all our people to thrive and reach their full potential.”