Aberdeen-based employment lawyer Gillian Donald has left Brodies to join Blackadders as a partner.
Ms Donald grew up in Northern Ireland but the Granite City became her home after she studied law at Aberdeen University. She qualified as a solicitor in 2001, specialising in employment law.
Most of her legal career to date was spent with Stronachs, where she was a partner and head of the employment team.
In 2015 she took a career break to care for her son, who suffered from a degenerative illness. She then returned to the legal profession and joined Brodies as a senior associate.
She advises on the full range of employment law matters.
According to Blackadders, its new partner is known for her “practical, solution-focused advice”.
Gillian is bringing more than 20 years’ experience of employment law.”
Simon Allison, who heads up Blackadders’ employment team, said: “We are delighted to have a new partner of the calibre of Gillian, and continuously working to expand geographically and enhance our reputation for first-class advice to our clients.
“Gillian is bringing more than 20 years’ experience of employment law and will be a huge asset for the team. ”
Ms Donald said she was “really excited” to be joining Blackadders.
She added: “I am looking forward to working with the team to develop Blackadders’ employment law offering in Aberdeen and the north-east, and contributing to the success of this ambitious firm.”
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