Davidson Chalmers Stewart names new managing partner
Scottish commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has named as its next managing partner Laura Irvine, who says the organisation is kicking off an “exciting new phase in [its] development”. She succeeds the organisation’s cofounder Andrew Chalmers.
The business – which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Galashiels – describes Irvine as a leading regulatory and data protection expert with more than 25 years’ legal experience.
She was initially recruited in 2018 by the firm (which took on its current moniker after the merger in 2019 of Edinburghbased Davidson Chalmers and Glasgow boutique practice Kergan Stewart) as a partner and head of its regulatory team following roles in both the public and private sectors at the likes of DLA Piper, BTO Solicitors, and the Scottish
Criminal Cases Review Commission. She has also been a board member at the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, which was formerly known as the Scottish Business Resilience Centre.
Now in her new role, which begins May 1, Irvine will steer the firm’s strategic development and continued growth. She said: “I feel very honoured to become Davidson Chalmers Stewart’s new managing partner, and particularly reassured that I will be able to draw upon Andrew’s considerable experience and support as he takes on his new role as chair.
“Over the past 30-plus years, Davidson Chalmers Stewart has grown into one of Scotland’s leading independent commercial law firms under Andrew’s direction. I look forward to working closely with him and our wider team as we embark on this exciting new phase in our development.”
Mr Chalmers said: “I’m delighted to announce Laura’s appointment as our new managing partner, a key element of our longer-term succession plan to encourage younger partners into strategic leadership roles. nd“over
the course of her career, Laura has developed into one of Scotland’s foremost data protection lawyers. Her formidable people skills and leadership qualities have been demonstrated time and again since joining our ranks six years ago.”