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Three members of a serious organised crime gang have been jailed for a total of 18 years and five months for their part in an international drugs-trafficking scheme and money-laundering operation. John Bonner, Christopher Laycock and David Kelly, all of Glasgow, plotted with others to import a large

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

The Glasgow Conveyancers' Forum (GCF) has avoided extinction with the appointment of a new committee at its AGM. The members of the new committee are:

Stronachs LLP has announed two appointments. Joining the firm in 2014, Annika Neukirch has been promoted from senior associate to partner. Ms Neukirch advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law services across various sectors. She also works closely with the corporate t

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

The UK government has suspended around 30 out of some 350 arms export licences for military equipment to Israel. A review commissioned by foreign secretary David Lammy is said to have concluded that the items – which include components of "fighter aircraft, helicopters and drones as well as it

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of 57-year-old David McClenaghan. Mr McClenaghan, a manager with Park’s Motor Group, died following a heart attack in his office at Park’s Kia Showroom, C

Dr Síofra O'Leary, who recently completed her term as president of the European Court of Human Rights, was awarded the honorary degree of LLD by the University of Edinburgh this month. Dr O’Leary’s laureation address was given by Professor Niamh Nic Shuibhne, who also co-sponsored

Hamiltons Law Accountants has strengthened its team with the appointment of Sharron Mullady as a senior administrator. Director David Hamilton said: "With years of extensive experience in administrative roles, Sharron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Hamiltons Law Accountants."

Anderson Strathern has reinforced its senior team with the appointment of one partner and three directors. Michael Collins joins as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team, heading up the team’s contentious construction unit. He provides specialist advice and representation for c

An Aberdeen sheriff has ordered a property developer to discharge a £1.15 million standard security granted in his favour by another developer after ruling that all the conditions of discharge had been complied with. Pursuer David Booth and defender Daniel Donald had previously agreed to form

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged first notices with the sheriff court to begin the court process for a conjoined fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of David Donnelly and Robert Thomson. David Donnelly, aged 83, died at Hairmyres Hospital on 14 January 2019. Rober

David Morgan and Tom Richard reflect on the value of the water of life – whisky. With it being World Whisky Day, it’s worth reflecting on the importance of Scotch whisky, our national drink, to the Scottish economy. From large-scale global drinks producers to independent bottlers and Sco

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

David James and Iain Halliday of Themis Advocates have been appointed to the panel of standing junior counsel to the Scottish government joining members, Julie McKinlay and Tim Haddow.