Aberdein Considine has strengthened its wealth management operation with the appointment of Sally Collie as a new senior director. Ms Collie has joined Aberdein Considine’s wealth management business AC Wealth as compliance director following a near 20-year career in financial services.
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Calls have been made for greater use of electronic monitoring for people on bail. There were 2,200 people in prison on remand awaiting trial on 1 November in Scotland – almost a third of the total number in jail. And there has been a significant increase in the time people are having to spend
Proposed reforms that would give the Scottish government more powers over the courts have been described as “constitutionally inept” by the Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian. Underscoring the importance of the separation of powers, the judge told the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Huma
Strathclyde Law School has announced the retirement of Professor Kenneth Norrie, and his appointment as professor emeritus. Professor Norrie has enjoyed a distinguished career over 40 years. Initially a lecturer at Dundee and then at Aberdeen, he has given 33 years’ service to Strathclyde. A S
Former SNP president Michael Russell has been appointed as the new chair of the Scottish Land Commission, amid claims of corruption. The role of the commission is to advise the Scottish government on an ongoing programme of land reform, and to provide leadership for change in culture and practice.
Scotland's Covid inquiry is set to face further delays after it was announced that chairman Lord Brailsford has been diagnosed with a kidney tumour. Under the Inquiries Act 2005, public hearings cannot be held without the chair present, either in person or remotely. This means the timing of the inqu
Legislation which would give councils the power to introduce a visitor levy to raise funding for local tourism facilities and services has passed its first vote at Holyrood.
Pop star Madonna is being sued by two concertgoers because she started her show two hours late. New York City men Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden bought tickets for Madonna's show last month. It was due to begin at 8:30 p.m., but Madonna did not take to the stage until after 10:45pm
CMS has unveiled a series of free-to-attend events aimed at supporting Scottish food & drink companies on key legal issues affecting their sector. The CMS Scotland Kernel series is designed to support companies operating in the industry which employs around 120,000 people and is currently valued
The deal which will see Irwin Mitchell invest in firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is now complete after securing regulatory approval. This paves the way for the two businesses to work closer together as they seek growth across the UK and internationally.
Now that the dust has not settled on the Horizon scandal in Scotland as it relates to convictions of sub-postmasters, it is useful to recall what the lord advocate said in the Scottish Parliament on 16 January, writes former sheriff Douglas J. Cusine. “In September 2020, supported by Crown Off
Queen’s University Belfast has won this year's UK Student Mediation Competition. The competition, hosted this year by Edinburgh Law School, was held on 26 and 27 January 2024 and involved 15 UK universities.
Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal is trialling a four-day week for its staff. Co-founder Emma King said: “We hope that by offering the condensed week as an option, we’re giving the team the maximum opportunity for achieving the best work/life balance that they can.
Landowners and managers within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park came together to discuss good practices and help stimulate fresh thinking to ensure Scotland’s land is managed responsibly.
Anderson Strathern has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a partner and a further four directors. The new appointees are partner Kevin McGlone and legal directors Janice Napier and Stephen Clark. Scott Flannigan and Sophia Li have both been promoted to director.