TLT has appointed two new senior staff to its commercial services group in Edinburgh as part of plans to grow the team in Scotland.
Commercial lawyer Dr Julie Nixon joins as managing associate. As a former scientist - who completed a PHD in molecular biology and genetics at institutions including Harvard University and the University of Edinburgh - she has a particular interest in working with life science start-ups and spin out companies, regularly advising entrepreneurs working in this field.
Nixon has in-house experience spanning from her secondments to Edinburgh Research and Innovation, the Roslin Institute and Historic Environment Scotland.