INSURANCE law firm BLM has appointed Glasgow-based partner Karen Dance to lead its Scottish practice at the same time as making partner Gillian Rushbury head of its Glasgow office. Both were partners of Scottish firm HBM Sayers prior to its takeover by BLM in 2014.

In the Scotland head role Ms Dance replaces dispute resolution partner David Taylor, who remains on the firm’s executive board.

BLM senior partner Mike Brown said that Ms Dance is “a well respected lawyer, both within BLM and across the industry”.

“We are pleased that she has committed to a broader role to support the business in Scotland and help fulfil its long-term growth ambitions,” he added.