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The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) successfully represented a client in a fitness to practise hearing before the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), securing a withdrawal of all allegations of impairment. Lead advisor Samantha Tapak and the ALP team guided the client through the procedure and provi

Domestic abuse victims should automatically receive civil legal aid, MSPs have been told. Criminal legal aid is already available to complainers in some circumstances, but those pursuing civil cases such as over children are not entitled to legal aid without means testing.

The relatives of a man who took his own life who sought damages from a health board for medical negligence have lost a Sheriff Appeal Court challenge to a sheriff’s decision not to extend the time limit for personal injury claims after they raised their action over three years after his death.

Secondary school children at The Edinburgh Academy had the opportunity to take part in a mock trial criminal with S3 pupils playing the roles of prosecutor, defence agent, witnesses and jurors.

The “Women at the Scottish Bar” online careers clinic returns next month, where current female members of the bar will have confidential conversations with women keen to explore a career as an advocate. “Encouraging women to call to the Scottish Bar remains a key focus for us, and

Katrina Ashbolt wouldn’t live or work anywhere but the Highlands. Growing up in Elgin, she always knew that she wanted to become a lawyer, having become hooked on courtroom dramas like LA Law from an early age. But, after leaving home to study in Aberdeen, she quickly realised that she wanted

Partner and head of licensing (Scotland) for TLT LLP, Stephen McGowan, has been appointed to the board of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), the representative body for the tourism industry in Scotland. Mr McGowan, who was named Lawyer of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2024, will take up hi

McCash & Hunter LLP has welcomed Duncan Mackinnon as a consultant to its family law department. Mr Mackinnon has been practising in child law since 1991 and has been a Law Society accredited specialist in the field for many years.

Chloe Wales has joined Lindsays' rural – land and business team as a senior associate. Her appointment comes on the back of a triple promotion in which three new directors were appointed from within the department, which advises on the full spectrum of legal issues affecting individuals and ru

Gilson Gray has appointed experienced real estate lawyer Rajan Shori as partner and head of its real estate division in England. Mr Shori brings two decades of experience to the role, having supported investors, developers, lenders, and corporate occupiers through high-value transactions, acquisitio

David Hay KC recently returned to Scotland after attending an advocacy training course run by the General Bar Council of South Africa as one of four international guest trainers alongside a team of experienced senior-juniors, senior counsel and judges of the South African bar and bench.

ESPC has announced the opening of its new Property Lounge at 27 George Street in Edinburgh. Serving Scotland’s property market since 1971, ESPC has been the longest standing business on George Street. Now, with a move from number 107 to a freshly designed space at number 27, the brand is unvei

Tessa Till has been promoted to legal director at BBM Solicitors. She is a highly experienced private client specialist, advising on wills, succession and tax planning, trusts, executries, powers of attorney, and adults with incapacity matters. 

A raccoon named "Chewy" was caught by police with a meth pipe in his mouth after a traffic stop in Ohio. Springfield Township Police Department say they pulled over the car after the motorist was identified as having an arrest warrant and a suspended licence.