Biography
I’m a Scottish qualified solicitor and the managing partner of Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP.
I’m also chair of the board of another Scottish law firm, WJM LLP, also known as Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP. This firm is one of the leading Scottish businesses, providing a range of corporate, commercial and personal legal services to businesses and individuals.
I’m also chair of the Client and Regulatory Risk Committee and of the Operational Risk Committee, both of Irwin Mitchell LLP.
I’m the Chair and Chief Executive of Ascent. My role is to chair the board and manage the business, with a particular focus on ensuring we deliver the highest quality of service to our clients and customers.
We are seen by major lenders as the highest performing firm in our markets and are awarded work accordingly. Ascent is a law firm which is regulated by both the SRA and FCA. It specialises in outsourcing for lenders with a view to securing the rehabilitation of financial services customers.
I’ve also written three law books, the most recent of which is called The Enforcement of Heritable Securities, and have appeared in many cases reported in legal journals.
