Complainers in sex crime cases should be given independent legal representation to allay their "perception" that the adversarial trial system is "weighted in favour of the accused", according to new research. The proposal is among a number of recommendations made in a report published today by the S
Search: https://www.galaxus.ch/en/sector/showdiscussion/snaphack-v3-visit-kunghaccom-q7pa26us-222712
A dispute resolution lawyer who began her career with Thorntons as a trainee has been promoted to partner in the firm’s Dundee office. Working in the commercial dispute resolution and claims team, Lauren Rae acts for individual clients and on behalf of businesses on a broad range of commercial
Deborah Carmichael, an associate in the commercial litigation team at Jones Whyte Law, has been made a solicitor advocate. Ms Carmichael, who joined Jones Whyte at the beginning of 2018, has over 12 years' experience as a litigator dealing with contentious matters on behalf of both individuals and b
What do Elton John, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian have in common, aside from being well-known names if you are a follower or fan of celebrity culture? They have all made news headlines with reports of surrogate mothers providing them with their little bundles of joy.
Ayrshire-based Dales Solicitors LLP has announced the addition of two new solicitors to its team. Suzanne McDonald, formerly a partner with Mackinlay & Suttie, Barrhead, joins as a senior solicitor and Robert Cunningham joins as a newly qualified solicitor having completed his traineeship with M
Burges Salmon has been appointed by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) to its panel of legal advisers The corporate, commercial and real estate teams from Burges Salmon will provide the SPFL with legal advice for a range of corporate and commercial projects.
An expert group focused on improving the delivery of community justice interventions will meet today for the first time. Senior leaders from justice, health, local government and social work will identify and coordinate action to further strengthen community justice services and alternatives to cust
The Faculty of Procurators and Solicitors in Dundee has elected Vicki Bell as its new Dean. Ms Bell, a procurator fiscal, takes over from Amanda Wilson, who was part of the Dundee Faculty Committee for six years.
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced that two of its associates have become solicitor advocates. This development brings the total number of solicitor advocates in the firm’s ADVantage Advocacy Service team to 20, the highest headcount in any firm in Scotland. Alistair Barbour and Debbie Reekie we
Dentons has appointed one of its lawyers as chief mindfulness officer in Europe. Warsaw partner Karina Furga-Dabrowska's appointment comes after she launched the firm's NextMind program, which aims to help its lawyers reduce stress.
The death has been announced of T Gordon Coutts QC, a former Faculty of Advocates office-bearer and one of the leading counsel of his generation. He was 86. Born and educated in Aberdeen, Mr Coutts was admitted to Faculty in 1959, and took silk in 1973.
The value of major fraud cases going through the Scottish courts has declined, according to the latest data from KPMG’s Fraud Barometer, which analyses alleged fraud worth more than £100,000. Four cases were heard in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paisley in the first half of 2019, down from nin
Trustpilot, a platform for companies to build trust with consumers, has announced the appointment of Carolyn Jameson as chief legal and policy officer. Ms Jameson will report to Trustpilot founder and CEO Peter Holten Mühlmann and be part of the executive leadership team.
Edinburgh-based private client firm Murray Beith Murray has announced the appointment of Bill Meldrum as a partner. Mr Meldrum, previously an associate with the firm, became a partner in its property group on 5 August.
International law firm Kennedys has announced the appointment of its first global managing partner. English lawyer Suzanne Liversidge takes up the role and will alongside recently re-elected senior partner Nick Thomas on the strategic and operational management of the firm's 37 offices.
