National law firm Weightmans has opened a new private client practice in Scotland. The firm has also appointed family law specialist Noel Ferry as a partner in its Glasgow team, expanding its cross-border offering.

In this role he will be responsible for building the private client offering in Weightmans' Glasgow office. Mr Ferry will provide a suite of services spanning all areas of family law complementing the firm’s existing services across its seven-strong English office network.

With 25 years’ experience, Mr Ferry joins the firm from Turcan Connell. He trained as a collaborative lawyer and is experienced a...