A new head of skills academy has been appointed at Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland. Katie O’Neill brings extensive experience in cybercrime training, having worked with Police Scotland in her previous role as cyber and digital forensics training lead, where she delivered advanced training pr
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A new initiative is launching "to ensure more people can benefit from the investments being made in natural capital" across Scotland. Led by Community Land Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Land Commission, the project aims to help deliver government expectations that communities are i
A Nigerian grandmother who was refused a visitor visa to enter the UK to see her grandchildren for the first time has successfully challenged the decision by the home secretary to refuse her entry clearance by petition to the Outer House of the Court of Session. Petitioner CD, who was employed as a
Along with Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain and Advocate General Catherine Smith, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris is blazing a trail for women at the very top of the Scottish legal profession, but, with no role model for her to look up to during her school days in Cumbernauld, she very nearly didn’
Bartys, a branch of Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), has pledged its support to seven charities by signing up to an annual will-writing campaign. In total, the firm has raised £64,287 for the charity campaign since it first took part and is aiming to make this its best year yet.
Around 10 years ago, the Scottish government published The Digital Strategy for Justice in Scotland. It outlined a “vision to have modern, user-focused justice systems which use digital technology to deliver simple, fast and effective justice at best cost”, setting an objective of &ldquo
Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton attended a conference in Ukraine last week to develop a framework to balance information and security concerns for countries operating under martial law. The commissioner responded to concerns of non-compliance by Ukrainian public authorities by
A team of 60 from Jones Whyte participated in the Great Scottish Run, raising vital funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
Graham Ogilvy reviews Paul Tweed's new book about his life as an international libel lawyer to the rich and famous. Paul Tweed is a familiar figure on television and in the newspapers. Representing celebrity clients has made him something of a celebrity himself, and now he tells his story in a new b
Digby Brown won the litigation team of the year prize at the Scottish Legal Awards.
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced a string of promotions. In the Glasgow office, promotees include Carol Baxter, Angus Rutherford and Thomas Fairbairn, who have become solicitors in the private client, commercial property and corporate sectors respectively.
Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace has welcomed Katie Henderson and Alix Buchan as its new 2024 trainee solicitors. Ms Henderson previously worked with the firm as an administrative assistant, having graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an LLB with English Law. She has carried out a number
Desmond Cheyne, Colin Edward and Scott McAlpine have been elevated to the rank and dignity of King’s Counsel. Mr Cheyne called to the bar in 1986. He has a wide-ranging practice but is best known for his expertise in financial provision on divorce, cases involving children and criminal cases i
Compass Chambers has announced the appointments of new silks Craig Murray KC and David Nicolson KC. Mr Murray has busy personal injury practices in both Scotland and England. He is also regularly instructed in medical negligence actions and commercial disputes and he recently returned to practice fo
A solicitor who embezzled from a Grangemouth law firm has been struck from the roll. Leo McGarvey, 56, was jailed for 10 months at Falkirk Sheriff Court in December 2022 after admitting that he embezzled £7,000 from RGM Solicitors in La Porte Precinct.
