L-R: Daniel Heaney, Lucy Connor, Olivia Fawl, Forida Begum, Rebecca Taylor

Legal firm Balfour+Manson has announced a raft of new appointments to its Private Client team, hiring three newly qualified solicitors and two trainees. The new arrivals join the firm as it consolidates a period of sustained growth for private client work this year.

Joining Balfour+Manson is solicitor Forida Begum who completed her traineeship with Livingstone Brown and has more recently been working as a private client solicitor with Beveridge and Kellas. Forida is joined by Rebecca Taylor who joins Balfour+Manson from Jones Whyte, and Olivia Fawl who completed her traineeship with Beveridge and Kellas.

Trainees Lucy Connor and Daniel Heaney – completed their LLB qualification at the University of Dundee and the University of Aberdeen, respectively. Lucy joins the Private Client team for her first seat, whilst Daniel will join the Commercial Property team.

In welcoming the new intake, Graeme Thomson, Head of Private Client, Balfour+Manson comments,

“We’ve experienced a significant increase in Private Client work this year, and these new appointments will help us respond to that demand effectively. Forida, Rebecca and Olivia bring valuable experience and enthusiasm to the team, and we’re pleased to welcome them to Balfour+Manson. I’m confident they’ll make a strong contribution as they develop their careers with us.”

David Short, Chairman of Balfour+Manson comments,

“Supporting the next generation of legal talent has always been fundamental to our firm’s ethos. We are committed to helping young lawyers grow their careers in a way that aligns with their personal aspirations. I warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to seeing them thrive.”

All five join Balfour+Manson with immediate effect.