Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is strategically fortifying its commercial and dispute resolution teams to better serve diverse clients.
- The firm has appointed three new experts in their commercial team, aiming to enhance overall client support.
- Richard Wrightson and Kirsty Fairbairn bring extensive legal experience to their roles, adding significant value to the firm.
- Emily Darke, now a qualified solicitor, will focus on commercial and agricultural property law after completing her traineeship.
- The dispute resolution team welcomes two new professionals, enhancing services in dispute, litigation, and mediation.
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors has taken a strategic step in bolstering its commercial and dispute resolution teams to enhance their service offerings to various clients. This move aligns with the unveiling of ‘Our Promise’ and the firm’s strategic growth initiatives.
Ian Barnard, the Director and Head of Company and Commercial Property, expressed optimism about the potential impact of these appointments. He stated, “In tandem with the unveiling of ‘Our Promise’ and our strategic growth initiatives, it was an opportune moment to bolster the teams dedicated to supporting our business clientele. The addition of three experts to my team and two to the dispute resolution team is poised to make a significant impact.”
The commercial team has been strengthened with the appointment of Richard Wrightson and Kirsty Fairbairn. Richard Wrightson, who has nearly a decade of legal expertise, offers his services to a varied clientele, ranging from global corporations to individual entrepreneurs. Kirsty Fairbairn, with over ten years of experience in both global and regional law firms, brings her knowledge of share and asset transactions, business terms drafting, and partnership agreements to the team.
Emily Darke has also joined the commercial team as a newly qualified solicitor. Having completed her traineeship with the firm, she will now specialise in commercial and agricultural property law. Her experience includes supporting the National Farmers Union member legal panel work, which further highlights her capabilities in handling complex legal matters.
The dispute resolution team has been similarly strengthened with new personnel. Since May 2024, Jason McLeod and Alice Higham have joined the team, working alongside three seasoned solicitors. This addition allows the firm to provide comprehensive legal services that include commercial and agricultural disputes, director and business partner disagreements, property litigation, debt recovery, employment law, and mediation services.
The firm remains committed to nurturing future talent, as evidenced by its 13 current trainee solicitors progressing through its training programme. The focus on developing these junior solicitors ensures a robust succession plan, secures the future of the firm, and assures clients of continued service excellence.
The strategic expansion of Crombie Wilkinson’s teams underscores their commitment to growth and enhanced client service.
