Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

The beautiful game can dominate discussion at the Faculty of Advocates, like any other place of work in Scotland. And, of course, arguments rage between fans of different clubs. Now, however, everyone can join together in support of one team, under the Faculty’s banner.

Trade mark applications coming from Scotland have risen by 25 per cent in the past year, according to new figures. Intellectual property specialist Marks & Clerk said that data from the Intellectual Property Office showed trade mark applications rose by 24.8 per cent last year to 3,417 and

The number of inmates released from prisons on a home release tag has dropped by 75 per cent following the introduction of rules brought in after a man committed murder while on the run. New rules governing home detention curfews were outlined in October after the killing of Paisley man Craig McClel

A man who claimed he did not pose a “serious risk of harm to the public” after being given an extended sentence for possessing and distributing indecent images of children has had an appeal against a sheriff’s decision to impose an extension period dismissed. John Doherty, whose ca

Most people in Scotland support reforms that would allow people to self-declare their gender, according to the results of a consultation. The Scottish government survey supported proposals to create a legally recognised third gender for people who identify as neither male nor female.

Sixty-one new solicitors were admitted to the profession at the Law Society of Scotland’s latest Admission Ceremony which took place on Friday at the Signet Library in Edinburgh.

Dentons has advised Glasgow-based premium spirits company Edrington on the sale of its Cutty Sark whisky brand to French spirits group La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. The completion of the transfer to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet is expected within a month. As part of the deal, Edrington will continue to pr

Jonathan Brown looks at how Roman concepts in Scots law accommodate modern offences.  ‘Revenge porn’ has captured a lot of media attention in recent years – small wonder, as smartphones now allow anyone to create and share such content quickly and easily.

Students at Dundee University have heard from an employment lawyer who took up a unique role at a major law firm this year. Amanda Jones, an employment law partner at Dentons, spoke to the Diploma year at Dundee University about her newly created role as women's advancement director within the

MacRoberts’ real estate team has been named Property Team of the Year at the 2018 British Legal Awards, on the same night Rebecca Barrass was crowned Junior Solicitor of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland. The British Legal Awards, which took place in London last night, celebrates achievem

Healthcare services for rape and sexual assault complainers and victims will be improved through £8.5 million of investment. The Scottish government will provide the money over the next three years to help health boards deliver better services for victims. In this financial year, £2.5m w

A campaign has been launched to raise funds to support law students from disadvantaged backgrounds and drive fair and equal access to the legal profession.

Article 50 TEU allows the unilateral revocation of the notification of the intention to withdraw from the EU, according to an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union.  At the request of various MSPs, MPs and MEPs, the Inner House of the Court of Session, asks the Court of

Jennifer Henderson, the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, will deliver the keynote address at Central Law Training’s Conveyancing Conference. Forming part of the Scots Law 2019 Conventions Series, the Conference will take place at the Glasgow Hilton on 11 March.

A guide aimed at making Scotland’s laws clear, accessible and easy to understand has been republished.  First published in 2016, Drafting Matters! aims to help the lawyers who draft legislation understand the important factors which underpin every single word of a bill.