UK law firms announce strategic legal team appointments

Several UK law firms have announced strategic appointments to expand their specialized legal departments.

In Aberdeen, andersonbain LLP has appointed Dan McFarlane as a Partner and Eleanor Carter as a Paralegal to bolster its residential property and conveyancing division. The move comes as the Scottish property market shows resilience, with average house prices in Scotland increasing by 2.3% in the year leading to June 2026.

In the Midlands, mfg Solicitors has added Hannah Finnegan as an associate solicitor within its Private Client department. Based in Bromsgrove, Finnegan specializes in estate administration, wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, joining the firm to support its ongoing growth in personal legal services.