News and Updates from FWA
Apr 2021
As part of our 25th year celebrations, we took the opportunity to speak with one of our candidates, Liz Salmon, regarding her career in Law. We placed Liz in our 1st year in business and more recently our 25th year. Here is what she had to say around her experience:
What first attracted you to a career in the legal sector?
Working with people to create positive outcomes in a collaborative way.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far?
I trained at W&J Burness, joined Shepherd & Wedderburn as an NQ in commercial real estate in 1995 where I stayed for 18 years, then joined HBJ Gateley (which merged with Addleshaw Goddard) for 8 years, and am now at Brodies in their Rural Business property division.
What is your career highlight/s so far?
Meeting and working with some of the best people in the Scottish legal sector over many years. And I am delighted to have recently joined Brodies, which is a fantastic firm, again because they have great people, great clients and great work.
What advice would you give to younger self?
Have more confidence in your abilities – you can do it!
What has your experience with FWA been like?
Always friendly, professional and helpful, with a huge amount of contacts. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Frasia for 25 years now!
We are hugely appreciative of Liz and all our candidates and clients who have continuously supported us over the past 25 years and cannot wait to see what the future holds for all of us!
May 2026
Theme: Action Matters This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is action. In the legal industry where pressure and expectations can be high, small actions can make a real difference – checking in with colleagues, encouraging balance, and creating environments where people feel supported and able to speak openly. Mental health […]
Apr 2026
FWA are delighted to be attending the British Business Awards in Edinburgh this evening. Our Recruitment Team will be joined by a number of guests, including valued clients and HR professionals. The event brings together businesses from across the UK to recognise a range of achievements across different sectors. This year’s evening is set to […]
Apr 2026
We are pleased to highlight the FWA Spotlight Feature of Iqra Qadir. Iqra, a Newly Qualified Solicitor, completed her traineeship with MOV8 Real Estate, Estate Agents and Solicitors in October 2025. She was delighted to accept an NQ position at Thorntons Law LLP, where she specialises in Residential Conveyancing. Did you enjoy your traineeship? “Yes, […]