MacRoberts moves forward with plans to increase Dundee presence

MacRoberts moves forward with plans to increase Dundee presence

MacRoberts is increasing its presence in Dundee to take advantage of vibrant opportunities in the city. The firm intends to do this by doubling employee numbers and increasing office size after six years in Tayside.

Client demand means we want to have a strong presence on the East coast,”

Managing Partner Neil Kennedy told The Herald.

Expansion plans follow a successful financial year, and MacRoberts has enjoyed a 4% increase in revenues to £18.8m and a 12% rise in profits to £5.9m.

This success is reflected in the firm’s recently overhauled remuneration system.

During the last financial year we more than doubled our bonus to non-partners, paying out 120% of what we paid out in the previous year,

Neil said.

“It’s based on individual achievement, the achievement of teams and there’s an all-firm bonus.”

In addition to getting paid well for the work they undertake, teams can work in a way that suits them, whether at home or in any of the firm’s locations.

This practice is championed by Mr Kennedy who himself is not tied to one particular desk. His strategy of spending time in each of the firm’s offices each week is designed not only to show leadership when it comes to working flexibly but to ensure he is accessible to all.

In business, people talk about doing simple things well; in a people business if you’re not visible and speaking to people then you’re doing it wrong.