Raft of promotions at Aberdein Considine

Pictured (L-R): Standing – Attika Ahmad, Alannah Russell, Gemma Perfect (partner, commercial real estate), and Amanda Paterson;
Seated – Ben Smith, Paul Cheyne, Ritchie Whyte (partner and head of corporate and business advisory), and Lindsey McDiarmid (credit: Newsline Media)
Aberdein Considine has announced a series of promotions across its offices, recognising the dedication and expertise of its staff this spring.
Key promotions include finance controller Ben Smith (Aberdeen) to director and finance operations manager Paul Cheyne (Edinburgh) to associate director. Ellen Masters (Glasgow) becomes a senior associate in banking litigation, while Lindsey McDiarmid (Aberdeen) and Euan Forbes (Edinburgh) are appointed associates in commercial real estate and dispute resolution, respectively.
Additionally, eight solicitors have been promoted to senior solicitor:
- Aberdeenshire: Amanda Paterson (employment), Alannah Russell (conveyancing), and Attika Ahmad (conveyancing).
- Edinburgh: Katy Sharpe (employment), Karen Little (dispute resolution), and Kathryn Duncan (private client).
- Glasgow: Emma Haverstock (private client).
- Manchester: Idrees Naeem (commercial real estate solicitor for England and Wales).

Pictured (L-R): Kathryn Duncan, Katy Sharpe, Karen Little, Ross Webb (partner, dispute resolution), Euan Forbes, Emma Haverstock, Ellen Masters (credit: Headshots Scotland Ltd)
Jacqueline Law, managing partner, said: “These well-earned promotions reflect the exceptional dedication and client-focused professionalism that each of our newly promoted colleagues consistently demonstrates.
“Our people are the beating heart of our firm, and it is incredibly inspiring to see such a wealth of talent emerging to support our clients with a first class service as we continue to grow across our service lines and geographic locations.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to them all for their hard work and commitment.”