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16 October 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Gillespie Macandrew—Chris Gibson

Corporate specialist promoted to partner

Scottish firm Gillespie Macandrew has promoted corporate and commercial specialist Chris Gibson to partner.

Chris (pictured, right), who joined the firm in June 2016, focuses on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions and investments, and offers particular experience advising high-growth businesses in the digital technology sector. He is dual qualified to practise in both England and Scotland.

The firm’s CEO Robert Graham-Campbell (left) said: ‘I highly commend Chris on his appointment as our most recent partner. Chris’s promotion is representative of the firm’s focus on organic growth and enabling staff to develop their long-term careers. Through our Training Academy, Chris is the fifth person to achieve partner status and his appointment recognises the capabilities and importance of our corporate team to our clients.’

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