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09/07/2008

Pinsent Masons Appoints Senior Associate

Law firm Pinsent Masons has recruited Stacey Smyth as an associate and Scott Johnston as a senior associate to its award winning construction team in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Scott Johnston recently returned to Scotland from Australia where he practiced with Freehills Solicitors in Sydney. Scott has a wealth of experience in construction and engineering disputes.

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Stacey is dual qualified in English and Scottish law and her experience includes providing advice on all aspects of construction - through tendering and contracting, to completion. Stacey also has expertise in all aspects of construction due diligence in real estate transactions.

Fraser McMillan, head of the firm's offices in Scotland, said: "We work hard to recruit and retain the best talent for the benefit of our clients.

"Scott and Stacey add another layer of expertise to our top ranked team and bolster our ability to deliver effective solutions to the construction sector in Scotland, the UK and internationally."

(GK/JM)

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