{"id":877315,"date":"2026-04-07T05:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/877315\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T05:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:50:16","slug":"legal-firm-pinsent-masons-promote-four-edinburgh-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/877315\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal firm Pinsent Masons promote four Edinburgh lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s partner cohort spans all major practice groups and\u00a0reflects strong alignment with the firm\u2019s global strategy,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0continued strategic investment across the firm\u2019s global platform,\u00a0with 16 new partners based in the UK, five across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and two in Asia Pacific.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edinburgh-based Kirstyn Gleeson and Glasgow colleagues Natalie Colaluca and Stuart Newlands and are included in the 23-strong promoted group, while five Scottish-based lawyers have been promoted to Legal Director.<\/p>\n

Kirstyn Gleeson advises financial institutions, borrowers and investors across all aspects of financing work, working from the firm\u2019s office at Capital Square office in Morrison Street. Natalie Colaluca specialises in banking, restructuring and insolvency issues and Stuart Newlands focuses on property and real estate relating to renewable energy and infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n

Three Edinburgh-based lawyers \u2013 Sheena Bryson, Andrew Fleming and Alistair Wood \u2013 have been promoted to Legal Director.<\/p>\n

Pinsent Masons\u2019 Chair of Scotland, Katharine Hardie, said: \u201cThis round of partner promotions emphasises the continued importance of our energy expertise in Scotland as a key driver of the firm\u2019s growth. With the Scottish and UK governments setting out ambitious plans for their net zero ambitions, there is significant opportunity for our newly promoted partners and legal directors to support clients investing in and capitalising on that transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur promotions in financial services likewise reflect our ongoing focus on advising banks, lenders and financial institutions as they navigate increasingly challenging economic headwinds.\u201d<\/p>\n

The promotions also\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0alignment with the firm\u2019s ambition to be advising clients at the forefront of the forces shaping our world, making up\u00a0nine\u00a0partners across\u00a0our Energy\u00a0and Infrastructure\u00a0sectors\u00a0and\u00a0six\u00a0partners in our Financial Services sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Natalie Colaluca<\/p>\n

\"\"Stuart Newlands<\/p>\n

Senior Partner at Pinsent Masons, Andrew Masraf, said: \u201cAs we develop a truly global business in both outlook and operations, this year\u2019s promotions show the strength, ambition and diversity of talent we have across the firm.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach new partner brings deep technical excellence, commitment to collaboration, and the ability to help clients navigate their most complex challenges amidst fast changing global markets. I am proud to welcome them to the partnership as we continue to grow an ambitious, inclusive and internationally connected firm.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Kirstyn Gleeson, Partner, Pinsent Masons Pic@ Peter Devlin<\/p>\n

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