International law firm Addleshaw Goddard, has continued its investment in Aberdeen by announcing six new people joining its office in the city, including a prominent Partner in the firm’s Employment team.
Anya Duncan, who joins from Aberdeen firm Stronachs, has more than 20 years’ experience in the market. She will further strengthen the firm’s exceptional team in Aberdeen working closely alongside existing Aberdeen-based employment & immigration law specialist, Robert Phillips, as well as the firm’s well-established corporate and commercial practice.
Anya is dual-qualified to practice in England & Wales, is a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Employment Law and is ranked by leading legal directory Chambers UK. She is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters, acting for a range of international clients across sectors including energy, construction, transport, hospitality and manufacturing.
Anya will be joined in the employment law team by a new Associate, Alanah Mills, who previously worked at Brodies and Ledingham Chalmers.
The firm has also announced two new additions to its Corporate team in the city. Michaela Watts has joined from Brodies as a Managing Associate, while newly qualified solicitor Natasha Hassard becomes an Associate in the team.
And Addleshaw Goddard will also add two new trainees in Aberdeen, Rijul Shah and Zoe Anderson, taking its number of trainees in the city to four.
David McEwing, lead Partner in the Aberdeen office at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “These appointments are more evidence of our commitment to invest in the team on the ground in Aberdeen at a momentous time for the city and region.
“Anya is highly experienced in the energy supply chain and has great contacts internationally, where our strong presence in the Middle East is a particular attraction. At a time of unprecedented changes in the UK continental shelf, with a new Government driving significant changes in employment and immigration law that impact many employees, we are in a strong position to help businesses navigate these changes.”
Anya Duncan said: “The opportunity to join an international firm of Addleshaw Goddard’s stature is extremely exciting and I am looking forward to working with David, Robert and the global team at the firm to deliver the very best service to our clients. My work sees me engage with businesses and organisations with a presence around the world, so being part of a firm with a global network of offices is a great attraction and will allow me to bring my skill set to an even broader range of clients.“
David Hughes, Partner and Head of Employment in Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “We recognise how important it is to have well-known specialists in the Aberdeen market, and Anya and Robert working together, along with Alanah, will form an incredibly strong team.“
Addleshaw Goddard has welcomed 12 new Partners in Scotland in the past year alone, and recently recorded a 17% increase in revenue for the Scottish based business. Anya’s appointment is the next step in the development of a multi-partner employment and immigration team, located across each of the firm’s Scottish offices.