Fiona McKerrell and Yvonne Brady have both joined DLA Piper Scotland as a partner in their Restructuring Group in Scotland from Dundas & Wilson.

"Yvonne is one of the most experienced restructuring and insolvency partners in the Scottish market who is enormously well respected by her peers. Fiona is a rising star in this practice area and we are delighted that they have both decided to join DLA Piper," said Bruce Westbrook, office managing partner for Scotland.

Shan Spencer, partner and EMEA Head of the Restructuring Group, commented: "This is a rare opportunity to recruit two top rated individuals whose hire will bring lasting benefits to the UK Restructuring Group. The Group is extremely busy, given current economic conditions, and the appointments will significantly enhance our offering to key global clients such as Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Scotland".

Yvonne will join DLA Piper Scotland on 1 January 2009.