Linda Fyffe of Dundee solciotrs Thorntons joins the ranks of Scotland's solicitor advocates at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on 6th May.

Fyffe has worked as a commercial litigation specialist, covering contractual disputes, property disputes, actions for payment and insolvency work.

"Linda’s appointment by the Law Society will give clients based in Tayside the opportunity to consult with her, through an instructing solicitor, more readily on Court of Session actions without incurring the time and expense of having to travel to Edinburgh - where the vast majority of solicitor advocates are based," Thorntons said in a statement.

Scott Milne, head of Thorntons’ litigation department added: “We are delighted to announce Linda’s new qualification. She is an extremely talented litigator and her appointment as a solicitor advocate will greatly enhance the services we provide to our clients.”