MBM Commercial has appointed Michelle Bush and Laura Donald, two senior US qualified attorneys to the firm’s Edinburgh office, strengthening the firm's US commercial law team. Ms Bush has recently moved to Scotland from Maine, where she spent 14 years practising as an employment attorney. Her
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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
The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused a challenge by the father of a five-year-old child to return with her mother to Poland following the end of the relationship. The appellant argued that the sheriff’s decision was plainly wrong, relying on 12 aspects of the judgment to establish that he had
A unique luxury property which overlooks the Old Course and iconic Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews Links, and has a remarkable golfing pedigree, is being offered for sale by Thorntons Solicitors, priced at offers over £1.95m.
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
Balfour and Manson has appointed Graeme Thomson as its new head of private client. Mr Thomson, who takes up his post today has been a private client partner at the firm since January 2021.
Holyrood’s Rural Affairs & Islands Committee has launched a call for views on measures to address wildlife crime, tackle raptor persecution and manage grouse moors in Scotland, as it considers the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. Are the proposed licensing systems for land
Aberdeen law student Hamza Afzal is one of 10 finalists and the only Scottish student in the running for the Undergraduate Future Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023. The 21-year-old, who is studying Scots law with English law, was one of more than 5,000 entrants from across the UK to take part in the co
The Inner House of the Court of Session has set out its preliminary views following a hearing about a solicitor’s non-compliance with a request by the SLCC for files and responses required to investigate a complaint. Lords Malcolm, Pentland and Tyre ordered the solicitor to hand over the files
Students across Scotland are being encouraged to enter a national award designed to support research that could change the way we own and use land in Scotland. Entries are now open for the Scottish Land Commission’s National Student Award 2023, which will grant one lucky Scottish-based student
Research into the memory recall of heavy drinkers who witness harrowing incidents has revealed insights for police investigative approaches to complex and emotionally charged cases. The study from Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Glasgow and Abertay University found that carrying out
Zaynab Al Nasser has joined Gibson Kerr as a senior associate, bringing with her more than 10 years of industry experience. Ms Al Nasser gained her law degree and diploma at Glasgow University. An expert in trauma-informed practice, she has had a long-term involvement with Scottish Women in Business
At our times of greatest need – whether personally or in our communities – it’s very often charities who are there for us. We place our faith in them. In doing so, it’s so important that we trust those to whom we turn, writes Helen Kidd. Trust in our charities is, of course,
Colin Brass recently announced his retirement after working with Wright Johnston and Mackenzie for almost 40 years. Graham Bell, partner at WJM and longstanding colleague of Mr Brass, has written a few words to mark the occasion. I worked with Colin for 35 years, so it’s fair to say he has bee
The Competition and Markets Authority has welcomed legislation intended to enhance its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill aims to promote growth in the UK economy by ensurin