Scottish law firm unveils new partner for award-winning team
Before working at the London Metal Exchange, Mr Apted worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service and in private practice.
He said: 'Aberdein Considine has a fantastic reputation for financial services litigation and stands out as a leader in the UK lender services market, representing some of the top names in banking.
'I am thrilled to join the team and bring nearly a decade of experience in financial services disputes, which includes time spent at the Ombudsman and in one of the world's major investment exchanges.'
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Aberdein Considine has 21 offices, including branches in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Stirling. It employs more than 450 staff across Scotland and the north of England.
The law firm said Mr Apted would work closely with Myra Scott, partner and head of the lender services practice group, and her colleagues, who it noted won the accolade of debt recovery team of the year at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024.
Ms Scott said: 'Jamie has forged a strong track record in recoveries and will be a real asset to our offering, adding depth and breadth to the team as we maintain and further enhance our award-winning service to lender clients across the UK.'
She added: 'Jamie's experience at the Ombudsman and London Metal Exchange has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial regulation in contentious contexts, as well as valuable insights into effective operations within a highly regulated environment.'
Aberdein Considine noted legal directories had described Mr Apted as 'really impressive, always very strong on the law', and 'user-friendly and commercial'.
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