Mr Kerr joins from Dentons and will be working as part of MCM’s corporate team.

He said: “MCM is a fast-growing firm with an impressive track record. The working environment is really dynamic and there’s lots of opportunity to collaborate so I’m thoroughly looking forward to working with the team and its impressive range of clients.”

Fraser Morrison, managing director and head of corporate at MCM, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Colm, Marc, and Darcy to the firm. They’re going to bring a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to the table and their experience will further bolster our team, allowing us to continue expanding our client offering.

“Despite the ongoing economic uncertainty, the pipeline of business remains strong and MCM continues to experience growth, so we’re feeling optimistic about the year ahead.”