All teams based in York House, Church Street and Kintail House, Beechwood Business Park, have moved to Ord House in nearby Cradlehall Business Park.

Managing partner Jennifer Young said: “Over the years, our focus in Inverness has evolved beyond what remains a strong public sector client base and specialised business law practice to the full-service model that has served us so well in Aberdeen.

“This move represents our commitment to growth and sustainability as well as a continued investment in our people — and the environments in which they work. Ultimately this can only enhance the provision of what we know is a valuable service for our clients.”

The two-storey, stand-alone office with just under 500m2 floor space has energy saving features including LED lighting and an air source heating system.

“Aside from those important environmental credentials, this new office has other benefits for our colleagues including dedicated private working, meeting, quiet and social spaces with lots of natural light. It’s the first step in a wider review of our firm-wide property requirements,” Mrs Young added.

In addition to the 11 people who have joined the firm since January last year, five new hires have come on board in the last couple of months: senior associate Christina McKerrow in corporate and paralegal Amy Manson in residential property joined in May while senior solicitor Eve Cooper, paralegal Lisa Sime and administrator Bethany Chisholm started with the private client team from another Inverness-based legal firm today.

There were also two promotions in the Inverness private client team this year on 1 April: partner JP Campbell joined the firm’s board while Laura Marwick stepped up to associate.

Promotions in Aberdeen saw Pamela Sargent in commercial property move to senior associate; Rosie Allan in family law to associate and Hollie Cavanagh in litigation to senior solicitor.

Two lawyers have also returned to the firm in the last two months: associate Alanah Mills in Aberdeen’s employment law team and solicitor Laila Kennedy in litigation in Edinburgh.

Mrs Young said: “We’re committed to sustainable growth and that depends on having the right people in the right roles, we have thoroughly impressive colleagues working with us during what is an exciting period for our firm, but also at a time when we’re operating against the backdrop of an incredibly competitive nationwide recruitment and client retention market.

“All of these promotions and appointments recognise the talent of each of these remarkable lawyers and their contribution to the firm, and its ambitious growth plans.”