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Pinsent Masons has promoted five Scotland-based lawyers to its partnership, boosting its sector-focused professional services capabilities. Taking effect as of 1 May, the firm’s 25 new partners are based across the firm’s network, with 14 in the UK, five promoted in Asia Pacific and six

The Faculty of Advocates’ Mini-devilling Scheme has been judged a resounding success by participating law students. Open to students studying for the diploma in professional legal practice, the scheme aims to encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to consider a career at the bar, pa

There have been more than 100,000 absences from community service in recent years, new figures show. Data obtained from a freedom of information request indicates that there were 104,862 absences from payback orders recorded over the period 2018-19 to 2022-23.

Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland will be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of spreading Bovine Tuberculosis (TB). From 18 May, changes to legislation will come into force which will require stricter pre-movement testing of cattle, adding extra precautions for animals comin

Holyrood’s Rural Affairs & Islands Committee has launched a call for views on measures to address wildlife crime, tackle raptor persecution and manage grouse moors in Scotland, as it considers the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. Are the proposed licensing systems for land

Thorntons has announced the return of its Dundee charity event, Sports Challenge Dinner, after a three-year break. Over the past six years, £200,000 has been raised for children’s charities across Scotland and organisers hope to generate a further £50,000 this year.

Nominations are now open for solicitors hoping to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body, representing members working across the UK. Becoming a member of the Law Society Council provides an opportunity to influence key decisions, contribute to the work of the Society and help

BTO Solicitors LLP is marking the start of its new financial year with three internal senior promotions, including a new partner and senior associate within its personal injury defender team. New partner Mark Hastings, who has been with BTO for almost eight years, is now a member of a 13-partner-str

It’s time for the best junior in-house solicitors in Scotland to shine, as the Law Society of Scotland has launched its In-House Rising Star Award for 2023. The award, which is now in its 11th year, provides recognition for the important work of in-house practitioners and in particular the con

Caroline Carr and Katie Hendry highlight the key consideration to be addressed by housing associations when dealing with settlement agreements. As employment lawyers, we regularly receive instructions (from employees and businesses) to advise on exits, “protected conversations” and Settl

Daniel Gorry has been appointed as a director at Lindsays. Mr Gorry, who has 16 years of legal experience and has worked in all aspects of employment law, will be based at Lindsays’ Glasgow offices. 

The closing date for those wanting to apply for scholarships for devilling offered through the Faculty of Advocates is Friday 28 April. The scholarships are aimed at easing financial tensions during the training period for the bar for those with the skills and motivation to practice as advocates. In

The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR), the Crown’s representative responsible for ownerless property, including portable antiquities, has announced the launch of a review into how archaeological finds are processed in Scotland. It comes in the context of sustained gro

Shoosmiths has today moved into a new landmark development in the heart of Edinburgh. The firm, which celebrated 10 years in Scotland last year following its merger with Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell and Harley in 2012, has been based at Saltire Court, Castle Terrace in Edinburgh since then and

Legislation abolishing the 'not proven' verdict, reducing the size of juries and introducing a pilot for juryless trials has been introduced at the Parliament. The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will require justice agencies to "make efforts to reduce re-traumatisation of vict