A SCOTTISH law firm has appointed its first chief operating officer to oversee daily operations across its four national offices. Colin takes on the role after serving as head of finance and marking two decades of employment with the company. Colin takes on the role after serving as head of finance and marking two decades of employment with the company. Scott Whyte, Managing Director at Watermans, said: “Colin has played an integral role in shaping the history, growth and future development of Watermans. Speaking on his recent appointment, Colin said: “When I think about my time here, it’s the people that stand out more than anything else.