Our People
Meet the Winn Solicitors Scotland Team
James Peden
Partner, Head of Legal
James has a wealth of experience and expertise having started his traineeship at Brodies LLP in 2004. Dealing in a variety of areas of law, James developed a keen interest in litigation and secured a position working in Insurance and Risk.
After qualifying in 2006, he then earned Solicitor Advocate status five years later. Now able to represent clients in the highest courts in Scotland and the UK, James joined Winns in 2022 from Plexus Law where he had successfully helped open a new Edinburgh office back in 2013.
James spearheads our legal offering in the Scottish marketplace and is responsible for driving its successful growth and evolution.
Andy Purvis
Head of Operations
Andrew brings a wealth of operational expertise to Winn Solicitors Scotland, having honed his skills in claims management and customer operations across various industries.
After significant success in transforming motor claims departments and implementing cutting-edge systems, Andrew transitioned to the legal sector in 2024.
His unique blend of innovation, operational acumen and client-focused approach is instrumental in elevating our firm's performance and client satisfaction.
Andrew is passionate about mentoring young professionals and contributing to sustainability efforts in the legal industry.
Magdalena Wlochal
Deputy Head of Legal
Magdalena joined us in September 2024. With over 10 years of experience, she was well-placed to progress to our Deputy Head of
Legal for Scotland.
Magdalena’s substantial experience ensures she is confident to navigate serious, complex, and fatal cases with familiarity of all court processes.
Her passion for her role, empathy, and compassion ensures that she is not faltered with the challenges of any matter.
Additionally, her ample experience with the full spectrum of Personal Injury matters, enables her to develop her colleagues, ensuring best practices and the most favourable outcome for our clients
James Nelson
Solicitor
James was admitted as a Solicitor and Notary Public in October 2023 having completed his traineeship at a leading global firm.
In addition to his legal qualifications, James has also obtained a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Investigation.
Tsepiso Forrest
Solicitor
Tsepiso was admitted as a Solicitor and
Notary Public in September 2024 having completed her traineeship at a leading
national firm.
She graduated with an LLB and Diploma with Distinction in 2021 from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen .In addition to her Scottish legal qualifications, Tsepiso has an MBA and South African legal qualifications.
Tsepiso previously worked in telecommunications industry in Southern Africa before emigrating to Scotland in
2016.
Gordon Laing
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Ruaridh Williamson
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Titilade Adeleke
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Holly MacKinnon
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Ikram Omar
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Zoe Thomson
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Emily Roberts
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Nawal Wakil
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Marlena Pakula
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Kirstina Volkova
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Marisa Shaw
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Michaela Devenport
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Simon Campbell
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Victoria Tongs
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Yoana Sevova
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Rebecca Brown
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Erin Boyd
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Karen Paterson
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Nikita Whitehall
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