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A programme intended to change the behaviour of domestic abuse perpetrators is being rolled out to six more local authorities. The Caledonian System is a court-mandated scheme to combat domestic abuse through the rehabilitation of male perpetrators and "works to improve the lives of the women a

Via@LawSocPresident: The heads of the Law Societies of England and Wales; Scotland; and Northern Ireland are pictured above in a photo celebrating the first time in which the presidents of the UK's three solicitor bodies are women.  

Legal software company LEAP is to join the Law Society of Scotland’s partnership programme, providing technical know-how and the processes needed for Scottish law firms to succeed in business. As the regulator and representative for over 11,000 Scottish solicitors, the Law Society ha

Inward migration is crucial to Scotland’s growth and prosperity. People who choose to make Scotland their home provide a vital contribution to our country’s economy, enhance our collective social and cultural well-being, and help to make Scotland the open and forward-looking nation that

The UK's secondary market in renewable energy projects has seen the energy & natural resources team at Harper Macleod complete a series deals worth in excess of £300 million in an unprecedented six-month spell. Led by senior partner David Bone, the firm acted for The Renewables Infras

Lord Pentland visited the University of Aberdeen on Friday to deliver a lecture in memory of former Supreme Court Justice Lord Rodger. Lord Pentland, a Senator of the College of Justice and chairman of the Scottish Law Commission, delivered the Lord Rodger Lecture to students participating in the Un

Investment and financial planning firm Brewin Dolphin is to join the Law Society of Scotland’s partnership programme, providing expertise and support for Scottish solicitors and their clients. Paul Mosson, executive director of member services and engagement at the Law Society of Scotland

Addleshaw Goddard has posted record global revenues of £242 million for 2017/2018, representing a growth of 23 per cent compared to the previous year. An £86 million profit marked the fourth consecutive year of profit growth for the legal firm which has three offices in Scotland –

The licensed trade in Scotland is facing an almighty hangover caused by the legal requirement to renew personal licences which are required for pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants, writes Audrey Ferrie. First introduced by the Scottish government in 2009, a named Premises Manager must hold a pe

Children 1st’s annual corporate challenge Dragons’ Glen gives participants the chance to improve their business skills, stand out from the crowd, and work closely with some of the top names in Scottish business. And all of this while raising much-needed funds to help protect vulner

The Court of Session has recently confirmed that there is no ban on fracking in Scotland following a challenge by Ineos Upstream Limited (“Ineos”) and Reach Coal Seam Gas Limited (“Reach”). Jennifer White looks at the case. Ineos and Reach had sought an applica

Amy Entwistle explores the details of recently enacted community empowerment provisions. Last month saw reports of the completion of the transfer to the North West Mull Community Woodland Company of the Island of Ulva.  North West Mull Community Woodland Company is a Community Body (more below)

In the latest in our occasional legal heritage series, Graham Ogilvy reflects on the remarkable story of ‘Indian’ Peter Williamson. A document presently on display in the library of the Faculty of Advocates records one of the most shocking episodes of human trafficking in Scottish histor

A new award to honour men and women overseas who champion human rights in the most challenging of circumstances is being launched by the Faculty of Advocates. The winner of the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award will be invited to Edinburgh for a week to share experience and expertise wit

Harper Macleod has advised Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) on an £85 million funding package under a debut private placement which secures its development programme of over 1,100 homes until the end of 2019-20. This is the latest in a number of private placement transactions which the housin