The optics are never good where bearing a placard or the wearing a T-shirt leads to an arrest, especially where the miscreant is a retired vicar, an old lady or a blind man in a wheelchair protesting about a matter of public concern, such as the ethics of abortion or the killing of defenceless child
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Thorntons has appointed a new chief people officer to lead the development and implementation of its people policies. Helen Honeyman joins from Lothian Pension Fund (LPF), the second largest local government pension scheme in Scotland. She has more than 20 years’ global experience in senior op
Baroness Harman KC has warned that LinkedIn is being used as a “dating app” by predatory barristers. The former Labour deputy leader and ex-chair of the party conducted an independent review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the English bar, commissioned by the Bar Counc
The Scottish Social Services Council recently appointed four new trainee solicitors. Fitness to practise manager Iain Martin said: “It’s always a pleasure to welcome new trainees to the organisation and I’m delighted that Michael, Kirstie, Ruth and Kacie are taking their firs
Anderson Strathern, has announced the appointment of five partners and seven directors. The new partners are Iain Baird, Scott Flannigan, Russell Laughland, Tim Macdonald and Laura Murray.
Ask a Justice returns for the 2025/26 academic year, giving schools the opportunity to have a live question and answer session with a Supreme Court justice from their own classroom. The sessions provide a unique insight into the work of the justices and are an excellent opportunity for students with
Jim Bauld, a partner at TC Young, is to retire at the end of this month. An expert in housing law, he has represented clients in some of the most significant and precedent-setting cases in the field. His knowledge of eviction law, tenancy succession, property access, repairs, and antisocial behaviou
The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow hosted His Excellency, Mr Ulan Djusupov, the ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UK, during his official visit to Scotland on Monday. The meeting, held in the historic Faculty Hall, brought together leading figures from Scotland's legal and internatio
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its commercial property team with the appointment of a new associate. Stuart Dickie has joined the team based in Edinburgh’s Hope Street office.
New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Scotland’s forests. The research concludes that more community ownership and management of woodla
River Test The River Test in Hampshire has become the second waterway in the UK to be recognised as a legal entity, following a unanimous vote by Test Valley Borough Council to grant it “personhood”.
Dean of Faculty Roddy Dunlop KC has been appointed as a judge to the Courts of Appeal in Jersey and Guernsey – prompting him to leave X, where he frequently posts. In his final post he wrote: "As the Royal Warrants have now been signed, I can confirm that this is why my TwiX journey is over, d
Burness Paull has reported profits of £35.9 million and turnover of £93.5m. Notable client mandates for the year – which saw Burness Paull named UK corporate law firm of the year at the Insider Media UK Dealmakers Awards – included advising:
With thousands of students across Scotland receiving their exam results next week, MFMac, is launching a new initiative to support young people considering a future in law. The MFMac Career Helpline, running from 4-8th August, will provide live career advice for students during Scotland’s exam
An Aberdeen law academic has been shortlisted for a prestigious Society of Legal Scholars (SLS) prize. Dr Thomas Muinzer, reader in energy transition law at the School of Law, is in the running for the 2025 Margaret Brazier Prize for Outstanding Mid-Career Scholarship in recognition of his book, Maj
