Keoghs makes key appointments as part of Scottish growth plans

Keoghs has made a number of appointments in Scotland as part of the insurance law firm’s ongoing expansion.

Roster changes at the legal solutions arm of Davies include the following:

• Joanne Farrell (pictured left) – partner, joined from Weightmans Glasgow to lead the Scottish specialist healthcare team
• Laura Baxendale (pictured right) – partner and solicitor advocate, promoted to head the abuse team in Scotland
• David McLeod – promoted to associate within the motor team
• Michelle Thorburn – senior paralegal taking on the team leader post, motor
• Rachel Walker – associate for casualty and risk & recovery from Digby Brown LLP
• Liz Heaney – associate for casualty and risk & recovery from DWF

Four claims handlers have also been appointed, along with four trainees.

“We have achieved sustained growth which would not have been possible without the terrific team we have in Glasgow,” Douglas Cowan (pictured immediately above), lead partner in Glasgow, noted in the release.

“It is as exciting to see the thoroughly deserved internal promotions, as it is to welcome the talented individuals who recognise the opportunities in a thriving and ambitious business.”

Farrell added: “I am delighted to have joined Keoghs Glasgow office as a partner at such a key time in the evolving Scottish insurance marketplace.

“Keoghs has an excellent reputation as the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to the insurance industry across the UK, and the rapid growth of the Glasgow office is testament to that.”

Meanwhile, according to Keoghs, more trainees are due to come on board the Glasgow branch in the coming months.

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