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English barristers are being trained to seem less pompous in an attempt to help them win wealthy foreign clients amid fears that Brexit will put a dent in their earnings. Training sessions at Middle Temple have seen members taught how to listen in a conversation rather than impress others with their

Simon Murray

A man has successfully overturned a fine for parking on a pavement after explaining he urgently needed to go to the toilet. Michael Nyman, 85, was issued with a £130 fine after parking on a pavement when he found himself in a tight situation in the middle of heavy London traffic.

Judge Ian Forrester QC Judge Ian Forrester QC has been elected president of the Franco-British Lawyers’ Society.

A cross-party group of members of the Scottish, UK and European parliaments who were seeking judicial review of the UK Government’s policy that the United Kingdom’s notification under Article 50(2) of the Treaty of the European Union will not be withdrawn have been refused permission to proceed.

Robert Burns

Kate Frame The police complaints watchdog has revealed that it was nearly overwhelmed by cases involving senior officers.

The statistics report criminal justice social work statistics in Scotland: 2016-17 has been published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. The number of social work orders issued has been stable over the past six years, with the most recent figures showing a total of 20,500 in 2016-17. The vast

Thieves who packed their cars with four tonnes of stolen oranges were caught by police after they were seen driving suspiciously.

Blackadders' dedicated incapacity law team is aiming to raise £1,000 for charity by "bagging" as many Munros as possible in a single day. The funds are being collected for Alzheimer Scotland to support its range of specialist services for people in Scotland with dementia and their carers.

Colin Hulme Burness Paull has secured a quartet of accolades for its intellectual property law practice.

Graeme Dey The former Arbroath Sheriff Court building will be put on the open market if a community buy-out effort does not secure the cash soon, the Evening Telegraph reports.

Laura Dunlop QC Art lovers will have the chance to learn about the Faculty of Advocates at a special free drop-in event at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh.

Judith Robertson A new initiative launched today aims to help Scotland’s public authorities put human rights at the heart of their budget planning.

Angela Grahame QC The lack of legal aid for arbitration has been raised with MSPs by the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Angela Grahame QC.