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Mackinnons continue to invest in new talent

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced the addition of two new senior lawyers to its conveyancing and private client teams.

Amanda Gibb has joined the firm as a Senior Associate from local firm Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace, bringing a wealth of experience in property work to the current team.

Alan Simpson has joined Mackinnons as an Associate from Gray & Gray in Ellon and will deal with a broad spectrum of private client work including executries, wills and powers of attorney.

Pat Gray, Partner said:

“We take great pleasure in announcing these two new appointments to our property and private client department. Both Amanda and Alan are well regarded lawyers in the North East and these new positions are testament to the successful and busy start to 2023 we have experienced as a firm.”

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