The Law Society of Scotland is moving to a new office in Edinburgh later this year, the professional body of Scottish solicitors has announced. Law Society president Alistair Morris and chief executive Lorna Jack said the existing offices at Drumsheugh Gardens were increasingly unfit for purpose and
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Maclay Murray & Spens (MMS)'s private client and charities team has been accredited by the newly-created STEP Employer Training Scheme. MMS is the first firm in Scotland to achieve the recognition, accepting the 'Platinum Training Partner' award - the highest of three accreditation levels - for
Directors & Staff of Frazer Coogans Solicitors outside Prestwick Office. Ayr-based law firm Frazer Coogans Solicitors have announced their expansion into Prestwick and that they have taken over the former practice of Lawson Russell Solicitors of 163 Main Street, Prestwick.
Christine Grahame The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee has called for submissions of written evidence on the government's proposed Community Justice (Scotland) Bill.
The Law Society of Scotland confirmed its plans to move to new Edinburgh offices at its annual general meeting last night. The move to Atria One on Morrison Street involves the complete sale of the Law Society’s current buildings on Drumsheugh Gardens.
Susan O’Brien QC Susan O’Brien QC will chair the statutory national public Inquiry into historical abuse of children in care, the Education Secretary, Angela Constance has announced.
John Fotheringham The latest SLN Spotlight falls on bto's John Fotheringham. Described by Chambers UK as "a guru for child support cases", he has over 30 years' experience in these spheres, representing clients in the Court of Session and in the sheriff courts throughout Scotland.
A sheriff took the unusual step yesterday of moving his courtroom to a van in the car park of the court. Sheriff Michael Wood at Perth Sheriff Court, which makes its second appearance in our “And finally” section (click here for the first), convened the court in the back of a G4S van to conduct
Justice secretary Michael Matheson MSP A conference focussed on local scrutiny of police forces is to take place in Scotland this summer, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has announced.
Police Scotland is taking action to counter rural crime in co-operation with government and civic organisations. A new national multi-agency rural crime prevention steering group including the Crown Office, National Farmers' Union (NFU), Scottish Land Estates, Scottish Business Resilience Centre, Sc
McEwan Fraser Legal has received both Investors in People and Investors in Young People accreditation, the solicitor and estate agents firm has announced. The firm, which has just been voted Best Estate Agency in Scotland for the third successive year by The Sunday Times, said they were "incredibly
A man who appeared in court wearing shorts was warned he risked a jail sentence for contempt of court. Darren Dixon apologised for his dress at Selkirk Sheriff Court where he appeared wearing a t-shirt and shorts.
This week's SLN Spotlight falls on Alison Gilson, a partner at Shoosmiths. She was awarded the "Rising Star of the Year" award at the Scottish Legal Awards in 2009 and joined Shoosmiths in November 2013. Alison Gilson
Michael Matheson The Scottish government will build a new women's prison at Cornton Vale as part of a new strategy on women offenders, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has announced.