Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has appointed Amanda Masson as Head of Family Law.

Amanda, who joins as a Partner from Harper Macleod, brings 25 years of experience and a strong background in litigation, handling cases in both the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session.

Among her specialisms are child relocation and high value financial provision in cases involving family businesses, as well as in family creation and fertility law.

Amanda is also regularly instructed in complex international adoption and surrogacy cases. This is a growing area of practice for her.

Amanda said: “I’m excited to joined Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie as it’s clear the firm is committed to excellence in client service and that is very important to me.

“Family law is an area that requires both expertise and sensitivity, and helping clients navigate legal challenges in this area is a real privilege.

“I am looking forward to growing the team across Scotland – which already has a sterling reputation and was a huge influence in me deciding to join the firm”.

Amanda, who will be based in the Glasgow office, joins the firm at an exciting time of growth following its announcement it is set to join forces with Davidson Chalmers Stewart.

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at WJM, said: “Amanda is joining from Harper Macleod where she was Head of Family for many years, and she brings an excellent market reputation and ambitions to help us further grow our Family team.

“Tom Quail has done an excellent job building our Family team over many years and we look forward to building on its success to date.”