Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, Kate Frame The family of Sheku Bayoh, who was killed in police custody in May, have been given the opportunity to appoint experts to assist the investigation into his death.

Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, James Wolffe QC The Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, James Wolffe QC was named "Legal Personality of the Year" last night at the Law Awards of Scotland.

Forfar Bridies Two bakers in Angus have launched a bid to secure EU protected food status for the Forfar bridie .

A talk by a celebrated US Judge will be a highlight of a week of events as the Faculty of Advocates plays host to group of 56 members of the Texas bar and bench. Judge Larry Gist is to take time out from learning about the justice system in Scotland to give “A View from the Bench in Texas”.

Penelope Warne CMS has appointed The University of Law to develop an exciting new postgraduate qualification for its trainees in Scotland.

In the run up to provisions of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 coming into effect this month we will be publishing short reminders of the new laws. On 22 September, new sections 27A to 27D will be inserted into the Court of Session Act 1988.

The Society of Solicitor Advocates has issued a statement in response to the decision in the case of Yazdanparast v Her Majesty’s Advocate in which it expresses disappointment that the High Court has criticised the independence, integrity and professionalism of criminal defence solicitor advocates

Sarah Speirs House prices in Scotland are projected to rise by 5 per cent over the course of the year as supply continues to fail to meet a rising demand for homes, according to surveyors.

A co-ordinated, detailed and strategic approach to tackling the educational attainment gap is needed, according to a report issued today by the Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee. The report follows the committee's consideration of the Education (Scotland) Bill.

Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland’s Council by-election and solicitors in Edinburgh are being encouraged to make the most of their vote. The Edinburgh constituency will see a contested election after three solicitors put themselves forward to sit on the Council, the Society’s pr

Glen Gilson Newcomers Gilson Gray have built on a successful first year in business by recruiting a batch of lawyers from the commercial dispute resolution and insolvency teams of Morisons Solicitors LLP.

Fred Goodwin Ex-banker Fred Goodwin has been ordered to cut his 20ft hedge down following a four-year dispute with neighbours.

Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, Sheenagh Adams Registers of Scotland (RoS) has experienced its most significant year in recent history, according to the organisation’s 2014-15 annual report and accounts.

Beverley Atkinson A second solicitor advocate at Brodies has been accredited as a specialist in professional negligence law by the Law Society of Scotland.