INTERNATIONAL law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed a new head of office in their Edinburgh branch after the retirement of Ewan Alexander.
Joining the company in 2001 after graduating in law from the University of Edinburgh, Gillian Frew was appointed head of office at Pinsent Masons 215 strong Edinburgh operation.
She was appointed partner in 2012 and has worked on many high-profile UK and cross-border projects focusing on the renewable energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and social housing sectors.
Gillian Frew said: “We’re all grateful to Ewan for his dedication, leadership and support over the last 12 years.
“I’m looking forward to taking on this new role for an office, firm, and people I care about deeply.
“Pinsent Masons has a major presence in Edinburgh’s financial district and our focus will be to add value to the city’s business and civic life.
“Pinsent Masons has a strong collegiate and mentoring culture which should appeal to ambitious young lawyers looking to join a global professional services firm that represents some of Scotland and the UK’s most successful businesses.”
Laura Cameron, managing partner at Pinsent Masons, said: “Gillian’s expertise and commercial mindset are vital to our objectives of consolidating our leading position in the energy transition space and advising on major infrastructure projects.
“She is a fantastic ambassador for our business in Scotland, having stepped up to provide professional mentoring support for one of our recent Kirk Murdoch Scholarship scheme students, and she is the ideal appointment to this valuable position for our business.”
