Gillespie Macandrew Win Firm of the Year Award 2007

The coveted TFB Firm of the Year award was collected by Edinburgh firm, Gillespie Macandrew at the Cuthbert Scottish Legal Awards 2007. This award is for a firm whose performance over the last 12 months has led to significant business success and a reputation for excellence. Judges have identified a firm that has significantly grown its operations through excellent management, dynamic leadership and an ambition to succeed.

The Scottish Legal Awards recognise the nation's most talented and aspiring lawyers chosen by a panel of experts drawn from politics, law and business. Chair of the judging panel, Margo Macdonald MSP commented:

"These awards are tough to judge and even harder to win. Many congratulations to all these winners. Take it from me, they are all very deserving."

Rebecca Cuthbert, Director of Cuthbert Recruitment, the founders of the awards commented:

"These awards recognise both Scotland's legal elite and the aspiring rising stars of the profession. The process involved is rigorous, meticulous and totally independent. These winners are valid and important examples of business excellence. Congratulations to all the recipients."

Simon Leslie, Chairman of Gillespie Macandrew WS, said:

"This award demonstrates the success of our practice, the benefits it has brought to our clients, and the quality of our people. We owe an enormous thank you to the professionalism and quality of our team."

THE JUDGING PANEL
Margo Macdonald MSP (Chair)
Professor Paul Beaumont, University of Aberdeen
John D Campbell QC FCIArb
Janet Hood, Head of BII Scotland
Dr Andrew Cubie CBE FRSE LLD WS
Tom Wood QPM MSc Special adviser on drugs and alcohol to City of Edinburgh
David Lee, Assistant Editor, The Scotsman
John Sturrock QC FRSA, Chief Executive, Core Solutions Group
Ann Nelson, Director of Legal Services, The Scottish Parliament
Donald Kerr, Head of Corporate Banking East of Scotland, Bank of Scotland Corporate
John Ferguson, Director of Development, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Andrew Sturgess, Chairman Institute of Directors, Scotland
Professor Gillian Hogg, MA PgCert, PhD, Strathclyde Business School.