The results are in and the verdict is clear: readers do not think barristers in England and Wales are justified in declaring they will break the cab-rank rule in certain cases related to the climate emergency. SLN ran two opinions of the issue: one from lawyer Benjamin Bestgen in support of the barr
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Pinsent Masons has promoted five Scotland-based lawyers to its partnership, boosting its sector-focused professional services capabilities. Taking effect as of 1 May, the firm’s 25 new partners are based across the firm’s network, with 14 in the UK, five promoted in Asia Pacific and six
Anderson Strathern's corporate investment team has reported a record first quarter in 2023, with a 58.8 per cent increase in client investments compared to the same period in 2022. The number of deals completed more than tripled, partly due to increased instructions from existing and new clients.
Old CollegeWed 3 May 202317:30 - 20:00 Join Edinburgh Law School for an Alumni & Friends Discussion with Professor Stephen Tierney, professor of constitutional theory, and Dr Elisenda Casanas Adam, senior lecturer in public law and human rights, to explore the issue of constitutional unsettlemen
New research suggests that the burden of care and costs associated with supporting someone in prison in Scotland falls disproportionately on women, with many spending half their income or more in costs relating to their family member’s imprisonment. The families of people held in prison overwh
Angela Constance has been named as Scotland's new justice secretary in First Minister Humza Yousaf's cabinet. Ms Constance replaces Keith Brown, who was sacked from the role. Mr Brown, who had succeeded Mr Yousaf in the post, presided over the continued decline of Scotland's legal aid system.
New rules which won't apply north of the border will mark the most significant change to procurement law and practice for a generation, writes Wendy Nicolson. The Cabinet Office has issued its latest update on the UK government&rs
A Compass Chambers team will be cycling 85 miles through the Scottish Highlands when they take part in the Etape Caledonia to raise funds for Revive MS.
Professor Nehal Bhuta, chair of public international law, Professor Sharon Cowan, professor of feminist and queer legal studies and Edinburgh Law School graduate Karina McTeague, co-founder of the Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law and who serves on the Advancement Advisory board, have been elect
Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Ross Nicol as a partner to its commercial team in Scotland. Mr Nicol, formerly of Dentons, specialises in advising clients on intellectual property, information technology, data privacy and broader commercial contracts matters.
LexFactor is nearly here! Hosted by Aberdein Considine, the event will see six bands made up of members of the Scottish legal profession go head-to-head at the O2 Academy Edinburgh, formerly The Corn Exchange, this Thursday 16 March.
The British & Irish Lions has appointed Gillian Treasurer as director of legal and governance, following a process to replace James Stebbing who recently announced his decision to step down as general counsel. Ms Treasurer will join The British & Irish Lions from Scottish Rugby where she has
It seems odd that a psychiatrist once described in a Times interview with Stephanie Marsh as "the most hated doctor in Britain" should suddenly become the most all-powerful doctor in that very same benighted realm – yet that is precisely what has happened. On January 27th Sir Simon Wessely too
Craig Donnelly has joined Holmes Mackillop as a senior associate. He joins the firm after five years at Brodies, where he was part of its debt and asset recovery team.
Thorntons has seen its turnover and operating profits returned to pre-Covid growth rates with both increasing by more than 10 per cent compared with the previous year. Turnover increased by 12 per cent, hitting £35 million with operating profit growing by 11 per cent to just over £10m.
