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Burness Paull has elevated four lawyers to partner across energy, technology and real estate, important areas of strategic focus and success for the firm as it continues to invest in developing homegrown talent alongside ambitious lateral hiring. The newly appointed partners are Victoria Tweed (ener

A new analysis of Japan's unusual naming law has concluded that everyone in the country will share the name "Sato" in around 500 years' time. Japanese law requires married couples to both adopt one of their surnames, with nearly 95 per cent of women taking their husbands' name.

Blackadders LLP has announced a raft of promotions across both its business services and private client teams in Scotland. Emma Sadler has been promoted to partner in the family law team. Ms Sadler advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, cohabitation, pre-nuptial agreements and issue

Aberdeen Sheriff Court has issued its written judgment refusing an appeal by an Orange Lodge against Aberdeenshire Council’s order, prohibiting the Lodge from holding a parade through Stonehaven. On 8th January the Dunnottar Martyrs’ Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge 1685 had given the council

Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The society made a written submission on the Scottish government’s consultation paper on the proposal, with

A consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production has been launched. Views will be sought on phasing out the use of enriched cages, which offered more room to nest, roost, scratch and rest than the previously used battery or barren cages that were banned in the UK in

Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK. Joining the Law Society’s Council allows you to influence vital decisions, contribute to key pieces of work and represent and support local solicitors.

Aberdein Considine has paid tribute to partner Fiona Wildgoose, who has passed away. The firm said: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our partner, Fiona Wildgoose, on Friday 22nd March 2024.

Dallas McMillan is to mark its 150th anniversary with a £150,000 charity fundraising campaign. The firm will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 and is marking the milestone by attempting to raise £150,000 for its four chosen charities: Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS

McKee Campbell Morrison has announced the appointment of Graham Wilson as a director of the company, effective 1 April 2024. Mr Wilson joined MCM in February 2022 from Addleshaw Goddard. He is an experienced commercial property lawyer with additional expertise in renewable energy and telecoms matter

Anderson Strathern has confirmed the appointments of a new director and associate. Ellen Eunson joins the firm as an experienced legal director specialising in rural law, covering a broad remit. This includes property sales and purchases, bank security work, succession planning, partnerships, agricu