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Scottish lawyer Fiona Nicolson is to become president of a global intellectual property organisation. Ms Nicolson, a partner with law firm Bristows LLP, a technology and life sciences firm based in London, takes over as president of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), which

The Roberton Review fails to appreciate the separation of powers, proposes a regime that will effectively cost the consumer more and is so lacking in credibility that it should "form no basis for any changes" to the regulation of legal services in Scotland, solicitors have said. The Scottish La

Aberdein Considine has launched a free debt advice service as part of an ongoing programme of support for consumers. The firm currently works with a number of UK lenders in relation to different types of debt recovery and has developed a range of models to assist borrowers in managing debt, in parti

With less than two months to respond to Graham Simpson MSP’s Proposed New-Build Homes (Buyer Protection) (Scotland) Bill, Harry C. Smith shares his views. There have been a number of attempts down the years to resolve any perceived imbalance in power between the housebuilder and the home buyin

Brodies LLP has been named Scotland Law Firm of the Year for an eighth consecutive year at the Who’s Who Legal Awards. The firm was among the winners announced at a black tie awards ceremony at Gibson Hall in London, where lawyers and firms from over 70 jurisdictions were recognised.

Collection rates of fines issued by both sheriff and JP courts have increased to 90 per cent, according to a new report. The fortieth Quarterly Fines Report, published by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) shows that 90 per cent of the value of Sheriff Court fines and JP Court fin

Thousands of weapons are being confiscated at courts in Scotland, The Scotsman reports. Security staff seized more than 13,000 items at secruity gates last year, among them 1,300 knives and 2,500 other bladed objects, figures from a JPI Media Data investigation reveal.

Community land ownership in Scotland relies on a wide range of financing models, according to a new report published by the Scottish Land Commission. The report, entitled The Range, Nature And Applicability Of Funding Models To Support Community Land Ownership, identifies 13 different approaches tha

Community safety minister Ash Denham MSP is hosting a ministerial summit and reception to celebrate 100 years of women in law on Monday 10th June at Parliament Hall, Edinburgh. Speakers include Ms Denham, Lorna Jack, Alison di Rollo QC, Angela Grahame QC, Amanda Millar amongst many others.

Watermans has moved into a new, larger office on Leith’s Dock Street in Edinburgh.

Aberdein Considine has been awarded a top honour at a UK legal award ceremony.

Gilson Gray has announced five new promotions. Lorna Davidson has been promoted to associate, in litigation and dispute resolution while Iain Grant has made the move up to senior solicitor in the same department.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has found that police were justified in using a baton on a man with a history of violence who threatened to stab one of the officers pursuing him. Officers arrived in the Rutherglen area of Glasgow on the afternoon of 21 January 2019 after p

A panel of expert speakers in the field of family creation gathered before an audience of legal professionals, academics and other professionals to consider the legal implications of the creation of modern families in today's society at the offices of Harper Macleod.

The public is being asked to give their views on how to ensure current legal aid provision meets the needs of modern Scotland. Ministers say they want to ensure the system is user-focused, flexible and valued as a public service.