The Society of Solicitor Advocates has extended its congratulations to new senator, Lord Scott, who was formerly chairperson of the SSA. The society also announced its new committee members: Laura McMillan of Brodies is the new chairperson; the new treasurer is Fiona Mundy of Johnston Legal; Lesley
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The Scottish Land Commission has today published recommendations to Scottish ministers to shape the land market and the carbon markets so that they work in the public interest. The recommendations are:
Four lawyers at Thorntons have obtained specialist accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland. Kirsty Stewart, legal director and chartered trademark attorney, has become the first in the firm to be accredited in intellectual property, in recognition of her specialist knowledge and experience.
The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new protocol on responsible natural capital and carbon management. It details expectations for new and existing landowners, managers and investors to ensure that their approach to natural capital and carbon management recognises their responsibilities,
A show exploring the birth of modern human rights through the eyes of David Maxwell Fyfe, the Scot who was instrumental in the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), has come to the Fringe. Sir David, a barrister, served as the UK's deputy chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trial
Businesses in Scotland now have access to a free online platform offering practical ways to boost mental health in the workplace following its launch yesterday. Face-to-face training opportunities, clear guidance on the legal duties of businesses, and specialist third-party contacts will be in one p
Power has been restored in Edinburgh Sheriff Court after an outage yesterday afternoon forced the adjournment of some business. In a statement issued yesterday at 3pm, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) said all business for Edinburgh Sheriff and JP Court "has been adjourned for the re
Gilson Gray Financial Management (GGFM) has acquired North Berwick-based Wallace Financial Planning in a seven-figure deal. The acquisition is the first step in the growth strategy of the financial services arm of legal firm Gilson Gray. The deal and increases GGFM's assets under management (AU
A tiny but valuable antiquarian book belonging to Sir Walter Scott has been returned to its rightful place in Abbotsford Library after nearly being sold at auction. The book, Herman und Dorothea von Goethe, was written by Benjamin Fischer in 1822 and gifted to Sir Walter Scott. It went missing from
Gillespie Macandrew has made a series of key hires. Newly appointed legal directors Fiona Scott, Stewart Dunbar and Garry Gibson joined the firm in September.Rural lawyer Fiona Scott, who joined from Brodies, is recognised for her in-depth experience within the rural property sector, with particular
The public and organisations are being asked to give their views on improving access to information about public services. The Access to Information Rights in Scotland consultation aims to gather views and evidence on what information rights should look like.
BTO’s corporate team acted in the sale of Dunfermline-based family business Scott Group (Scott Pallets) to BSW Group, part of the Binderholz Group, a global sawmilling group with operations in Austria, Germany, Finland and the USA, and headquartered in Earlston, Scotland. BSW Timber is the lar
A mother was denied entry to a Christmas event in New York after facial recognition technology identified her as an employee of a law firm in a legal dispute with the owner of the venue. Kelly Conlon was chaperoning a group of Girl Scouts to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City
Solicitors in Aberdeen have warned that there are too few of them to cover additional trial courts that are to run in an effort to address the case backlog. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has announced that additional sheriff and jury trials courts are to run in Aberdeen, Peterhead
Terra Firma Chambers’ Licensing Seminar was held at The Mackenzie Building in Edinburgh on Monday. The event was chaired by Douglas Armstrong KC and featured talks by fellow TFC members Denis Edwards and Scott Blair. Denis presented a paper which examined the significance of location in licens