Advocates in the Hastie Stable have announced that they have regrouped under the name of Themis Advocates, following the appointment of new senior clerk Kiera Johnston. Ms Johnston brings significant clerking experience to the group following the departure of Susan Hastie after more than 25 years of
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Real estate and renewables specialist Richard Turnbull has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner, bringing 14 years’ expertise to the firm’s clean energy and real estate teams. Mr Turnbull, who specialises in the property aspects of energy transactions, has extensive experience wor
Scottish landlords are now facing a ten-month legal delay to evict tenants who refuse to pay rent, new research has revealed. Official figures uncovered by Aberdein Considine show that the average eviction now takes over 300 days following a legal shake-up by the Scottish government.
The family of the acclaimed Scottish lawyer who prosecuted Nazi chiefs at Nuremberg is to pay tribute to him with a multimedia show, The Scotsman reports. Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, a barrister, served as the UK's deputy chief prosecutor at the war trials.
Jamie Kerr provides 20 insights into what the UK immigration system might have in store in the coming years. 1. Brexit
Rachel Henry and Alistair Kinley look at certain differences between Scotland and England & Wales on personal injury compensation. One basic principle of personal injury compensation is the same throughout the UK. Whether a personal injury claim proceeds under the Scots law of delict or the
Lady Hale has listed her 'Desert Island Judgments' in an interview with The Guardian. The former Supreme Court President, who has been succeeded by Lord Reed, cited the prorogation case as her top one.
An expert commentator on civic licensing has warned of a “flood” of licence applications for short-term lets in Scotland that could reach tens of thousands. Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing in Scotland at UK law firm TLT, was commenting in response to the Scottish governmen
Local authorities will be legally required to provide an 'appropriate adult' to support people with conditions such as autism during police investigations from today. The level of service for vulnerable victims, witnesses, suspects and accused will be standardised across Scotland and £1 millio
The Supreme Courts have welcomed a “major asset” to the bench, with the installation of Lady Poole. Anna Poole QC was sworn in at a ceremony in Parliament House, and received an unexpected endorsement for a new legal work which she has co-authored.
Harper Macleod has been appointed by the Scottish government to help administer all of its shared equity home-buying schemes – including the newly announced First Home Fund. The First Home Fund shared equity scheme is the latest in a series of initiatives to help first-time buyers purchase a p
Shoosmiths has appointed two partners and two associates in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Kim Pattullo has joined the firm as partner and head of its employment team in Edinburgh. Ms Pattullo has delivered high quality advisory and contentious employment law services to a range of clients across Scotland a
Health and safety expert Bruce Craig warns that while prosecutions for breaching health and safety laws are at record low levels, businesses have a duty to maintain the highest standards. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted just under 400 cases in the UK in 2018/19, the lowest number fo
iBIC's Masterclass on joint investigative interviews (JIIs) will take place on 24 January 2020. Places are limited. Book your place by 17 January 2020. Getting It Right For Every Child Witness is necessary and achievable. Children can be good witnesses when adults are good questioners, as this short
The first of five new judges has taken his place on the bench, with the judicial title of Lord Fairley. Douglas Fairley QC was installed at a ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parliament House, as the Lord President, Lord Carloway, welcomed him.
