Morton Fraser has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Public Sector Legal Services framework, following a competitive tender process. While the firm was appointed to the previous CCS Framework in 2018, this new framework puts a stronger emphasis on social value, aligning str
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Newly-qualified commercial and corporate lawyers now enjoy salaries up to four times higher than their criminal counterparts, research by the legal recruitment and search consultancy Tenhaven, has revealed.
Donald Trump has been accused of committing “astounding” fraud in order to “obtain incredible economic benefit . . . in stark violation of the law” in a legal case seeking $250 million from him. Letitia James, the New York state attorney-general, wants to see the former presi
Ambitious moves to transfer ownerless properties which have fallen to the Crown into public control to benefit communities across Scotland have been unveiled today. The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) has, today, launched a consultation on his proposals for a new “O
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has thanked David Harvie who has stepped down from his role as crown agent of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) as he becomes a sheriff. Mr Harvie joined COPFS in 1996 and worked his way up, serving as director of serious casework and procurator
The Law Society of Scotland is calling on the legal profession, stakeholders across the justice system and members of the public for their views on proposals for a principles-based approach to administrative justice in Scotland. Richard Henderson, convener of the Law Society’s Administrative J
Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Roddy Dunlop KC, has found himself embroiled in controversy after tweeting that he is considering moving to England to take advantage of lower taxation rates. His comments followed last week's mini-budget which saw the higher rate of income tax in England and Wales
Students and graduates will have the opportunity to put prospective employers in the dock as the University of Dundee hosts its annual Legal Recruitment Fair. Dozens of the country’s leading law firms will attend the university’s Bonar Hall on Wednesday 5 October, where the next generati
The UK's decision to deport a Nigerian man following a criminal conviction, despite him having been granted indefinite leave to remain more than a decade prior, did not violate his human rights, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled. In the case of Otite v the United Kingdom, the ECtH
Addleshaw Goddard has been appointed to Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) new £200 million Public Sector Legal Services Framework (RM6240), which will run for four years until 30th September 2026. The framework can be used by all approved UK public sector bodies including: devolved administrati
Ian Hamilton KC, famous for the 1950 removal of the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey to Scotland, has died at the age of 97.
Anderson Strathern has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) legal services framework for the first time. The framework will allow public and third sector organisations, including councils, health and emergency services, education bodies and housing associations, to continue
I was raised in the last house on our road to be built with a fireplace. Ever since I was a lad, seeing houses built without hearths seemed one of the various aspects of modern Scots architecture that was foolish, and sad. How shall we talk to some late hour, without the fire of turf of the ancient
Compass Chambers has announced the appointment of new silks Gavin Anderson, Calum Wilson and Richard Pugh. The trio were among 16 new King's Counsel appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, having been nominated by the the Lord Justice General, Lord
Campaigners from Kenya, Indonesia and Afghanistan are undertaking a fellowship at the University of Dundee designed to support those at risk for their work in protecting human rights around the world. Riska Carolina, from Indonesia, and Junia, from Kenya, will spend up to six months at Dundee as par