In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000
Whether you are a student, just starting your traineeship or have been qualified for 10 years, managing your own finances is a task that everyone will have to consider.
Following the success of last year's Introduction to Animal Law event, presented by the UK Centre for Animal Law (ALAW), the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association has introduced a new series of events focusing on the law related to animal welfare in the UK in association with ALAW. The first event in
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
Richard Hepburn, managing director at Millar & Bryce and Landmark Scotland, discusses the state of the Scottish property market. At Millar & Bryce we have witnessed increasingly regular changes to the Scottish property market, and none more so than a reduction in home completions since the r
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the introduction of a bill aimed at consolidating and modernising Scottish law around trusts and making limited changes to the law of intestate succession. The long-awaited Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill, was introduced in the Scottish Parliament last
The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart of Dirleton KC, has announced new additions to his general panel of standing junior counsel to deal with UK government work arising in the Scottish courts. The appointments are as follows: Alan Cowan, Andrew Crawford, Andrew Crosbie, Ayla Iridag, Chris
Title insurance provider Westcor International has given its support to less-advantaged Scottish law students by becoming a Lawscot Foundation sponsor. Westcor International has made a donation to the Foundation which will cover the bursary grant for one Scottish LLB student for a year.
Recently I attended events which got me thinking about the kind of society we are now living in – and the role of the legal profession in it. At the Scottish Mediation conference, Professor Gurchathen Sanghera, a specialist in peace, conflict and violence from the School of International Relat
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has reported complaint numbers rebounding after two years of reductions linked to Covid-19 restrictions. Its annual report also highlights ongoing work to improve customer service, to drive efficiencies and to advocate for reform to modernise the legis
The Scottish government’s Victim Surcharge Fund has awarded less than £420,000 to organisations, despite previously promising up to £1.2m a year, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. The government had claimed: “A total of £413,727 has been awarded to organisations
No child aged under 18 will be sent to a young offenders institution under legislation that has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. The Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill aims to improve experiences and outcomes for children by diverting them away from the criminal courts, with maxi