The Scotsman Legal companies unveil string of senior hires and promotions 2017-12-11 - Sandy Kemp Brodies LLP has further strengthened its litigation department with the promotion of Laura Mcmillan to partner. Laura Mcmillan Robert Phillips National law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Gillian Wood as a senior associate to the growing real estate team. Commercial law firm Burness Paull has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of Sandy Kemp.