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John Fotheringham The latest SLN Spotlight falls on bto's John Fotheringham. Described by Chambers UK as "a guru for child support cases", he has over 30 years' experience in these spheres, representing clients in the Court of Session and in the sheriff courts throughout Scotland.

Bruce Craig Pinsent Masons has appointed litigator Bruce Craig to join its 30-strong oil and gas team in Aberdeen.

Lord Gill Valedictory tributes have been paid to outgoing Lord President Lord Gill at a special ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parliament House.

Philip Rodney and Ian Wattie have been re-appointed as chairman and managing partner respectively of Burness Paull. Mr Rodney said they would approach the roles "with energy and excitement", having led the firm since its creation out of the 2012 merger between Burness in the Central Belt and Paull &

A lawyer has offered a variety of livestock for the hand of Barack Obama's daughter, 16-year-old Malia Obama. Felix Kiprono said it is his dream to marry Ms Obama and that he is ready to meet the US president when he visits Kenya in July.

James Wolffe QC The Scottish government needs to think again about which categories of deaths should prompt a mandatory inquiry, the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, James Wolffe QC, has suggested to MSPs.

This week the SLN Spotlight falls on Morton Fraser partner Elspeth Carson (pictured) who recently led a team representing international investment group Rockspring Property Investment Managers in the £56 million purchase of 1 Tanfield, a 190.000sq. ft. Edinburgh office building. What has been your

Mike Dailly The first of our new 'Spotlight' series features campaigning lawyer Mike Dailly, principal solicitor of Govan Law Centre, who is rarely out of the headlines.

Law Society of Scotland receptionists became alarmed after a man got angry about not being able to see someone dealing with his complaint a court has heard. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday, Kamal Alaroush, 52, was found guilty of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner – likely to make a

South Africa-based businessman Dave King can become a director of Rangers International Football Club PLC, following a decision by the Court of Session. King was forced to apply for approval under a section of the Insolvency Act last month because of his involvement in the Rangers oldco which went i

Scotland's most senior police officer has said he is unlikely to remain in his post when his contract ends next year. Sir Stephen House (pictured) was made chief constable of Police Scotland in 2013 when the single force was formed.

An Edinburgh organisation is the first to benefit from additional funding to tackle all forms of violence against women and girls in Scotland, first minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today. The Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service (EDACS) will receive £147,000 additional funding over the next ye

Scotland’s newest batch of solicitors were welcomed by the Law Society of Scotland in a recent ceremony.

An ambulance driver who faced prosecution because she ran a red light at 10mph as she responded to a 999 call in Aberdeen is calling for emergency service crews to be given stronger protections. Kristine Hutchison was handed a significant legal bill after the case against her went to court.

Lisa Maguire One of MacRobert's emerging talents has been recognised at the Scott + Co Scottish Legal Awards 2015.