Firstly, the team highlights the promotion of three female team members to director level, recognising their contributions and dedication to the firm.

Hannah Brazel has been promoted to director in the corporate department. Ms Brazel has been with MBM Commercial since she qualified in 2017 and has consistently demonstrated her expertise and commitment to the firm’s clients. Hannah specialises in M&A and investment deals and has a particular interest in technology.

Michelle Bush has been promoted to director in the employment law department. Since joining the firm in 2023 after relocating from the US, Ms Bush has been a pivotal addition to the MBM team. She brings unique US employment law expertise, which has been invaluable for MBM’s clients expanding to the USA. Ms Bush has recently introduced a new US Employment retainer service. She is generous with her time regularly presenting on multiple webinars, further enhancing MBM’s client offering.

Lianne MacPherson has been promoted to director in the commercial property department. Ms MacPherson has been a key contributor to the property team, especially as increased demand for the firm’s commercial property services has evolved. She specialises in leases (acting for both landlord and tenant), acquisitions/disposals, real estate finance and has vast experience in negotiating with landowners re: rights required for a public body.

In addition to the above promotions, Lucy Drury (dispute resolution), Angela Hastie (corporate – Edinburgh) and Katie McFadden (corporate – London) are promoted to senior associate, while Conor Devine (Corporate – Edinburgh) and Chris Scobie (Employment) are promoted to associate (tier 2).

“We are delighted to recognize the hard work and dedication of all these team members with these well-deserved promotions,” said Stuart Hendry, senior partner at MBM Commercial.

“Their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in our firm’s success and recent award wins, and we look forward to their continued contributions in their new roles.”