News In Focus

1 May 2008

Big firm partner joins Bell & Scott

Bell & Scott’s investment and development team has been boosted with the appointment of John Gallacher.

A partner at Dundas & Wilson for more than 12 years, Mr Gallacher has substantial experience in commercial property. The hire will take the number of partners at Bell & Scott to 16 spread between its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

Bell & Scott managing partner elect, Paul Jennings, said: “This is a great opportunity for our investment and development team.  I’ve been impressed with John in all of our dealings and having someone of his experience and calibre joining the firm is very good news.”

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