Andy Yule has been appointed as a director in Edinburgh while in Glasgow Richard Duffy has taken up a senior solicitor role and Natalia Bell has joined as a solicitor.

Mr Yule brings almost 20 years of experience working in the UK and in the Middle East. Qualified in both Scots and English law, he has been involved in a number of complex developments including hotels, retail, residential and office space.

Mr Duffy qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has extensive experience working in commercial property ranging from small client leases to major multi-million-pound transactions for large developers.

Ms Bell started out in commercial and rural property in Lockerbie after qualifying as a solicitor in April 2021. She studied law at the University of Strathclyde.

Emma Gray, partner and head of commercial property at Blackadders, said: “We welcome Andy, Richard and Natalia on board. Their appointments will further enhance the offering nationwide, enabling us to continue on a growth trajectory that now sees us as a nationally recognised player in the commercial property arena.”