News In Focus

2 July 2007

Promotions at Drummond Miller

Private client firm Drummond Miller LLP has announced the promotions of Lynne Stratford to associate and Elaine Proudfoot to senior associate, with immediate effect.

Based in the Dalkeith office since 2006, Lynne Stratford, who has been at the firm since her traineeship, specialises in personal injury and family law.

Elaine Proudfoot, who has also spent her career at Drummond Miller, specialises in family law and is a member of the Family Law Association, Edinburgh Bar Association and the Scottish Collaborative Family Law Group.

Angus Macpherson, senior partner at Drummond Miller said that the two "are both outstanding lawyers and these appointments are a reflection of our commitment to enhance the expertise and service given to our clients".

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