Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s “Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Group Rising Star Award”. The award was presented at the Law Society’s Law in Scotland Conferencereception, along with a presentation to the Scottish La
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Our popular "and finally" section, with the most absurd, offbeat, strange or funny legal stories, has kept lawyers entertained over the past year. In this roundup, we share the 10 most popular stories of 2023.
Denovo continues to shine as a leading innovator, consistently striving to simplify and enhance the practice of law. In 2023, Denovo has once again raised the bar by introducing a range of cutting-edge features and integrations that will reshape the landscape of the Scottish legal software market. L
The 22nd annual Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK from 6 to 10 November 2023. This year's Pro Bono Week centres around the following themes: Join Edinburgh Law School alumni, staff, current students, and members of the wider legal community to learn about and celebrate the voluntary contributi
The Tumbling Lassie Seminar 2023: Cross-Border Human Trafficking will take place on Saturday 28 October 2023 in the Mackenzie Building, off High Street, Edinburgh. A fascinating programme will include a case study from Kath Harper, advocate depute on the Gombar case of sexual exploitation across bor
Digby Brown was named Litigation Team of the Year and won the Community Contribution Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2023.
A solicitor working for a small firm in Angus has won the Law Society of Scotland’s 2023 Innovation Cup, with a practical tool to assist legal teams working in conveyancing. Now in its sixth year, the Innovation Cup invites legal professionals and law students to share their bright ideas for r
Scottish business insolvencies have increased by 19.7 per cent to 292, compared with the first quarter of 2022-23, according to the latest figures released by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB). There has also been a 2.9 per cent rise in personal insolvencies in Scotland during Q1 to 2,098. Bankrupt
Agricultural charity RSABI has announced its flagship annual outdoors team event, the Great Glen Challenge, will this year be sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew.
Miller Samuel Hill Brown licensing consultant Peter Lawson has been awarded a CBE in the first Birthday Honours list made by King Charles III. The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK. The Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
An early-career solicitor for a company focused on reducing food waste has been awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s 2023 In-House Rising Star Award. Christopher Knudsen – who has worked as global legal counsel at Too Good To Go since December 2021 – was selected from a shortlist
The recent arrest of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon predictably provoked widespread discussion of the Contempt of Court Act – as it applies in Scotland, writes Thomas Ross KC. It came as a surprise to many that the provisions of the Act were triggered so early in the process. This &ndas
The Supreme Court has launched the first year of its 2023-2026 business plan. The plan details five strategic priorities for the next three years. These priorities are:
Agricultural charity RSABI has announced that its flagship team event, the Great Glen Challenge, will this year be sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew.
Three lawyers from Brodies LLP have been included in The Spears Family Law Index 2023 for the first time. Partners Shaun George, Lisa Girdwood and Sarah Lilley have been recommended in the index, which lists the best family lawyers for high-net-worth individuals in the UK.
