Shepherd and Wedderburn has elected Joanna Boag-Thomson as its new Chair, the firm announced on 4 November 2026. She succeeds Gillian Carty, who steps down after two consecutive terms as Chair.
Boag-Thomson has been a partner at the firm since 2000. Her practice covers intellectual property and information management, with a focus on life sciences and technology.
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She is ranked Band 1 for Intellectual Property in Scotland in Chambers UK 2027, and she chaired Prosper from 2021 to 2025.
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