Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has announced 14 promotions across the firm.
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A new toolkit designed to assist legal pro bono charities in measuring and articulating their positive impact is to be launched this month. The Pro Bono Sector Impact Toolkit was developed by the National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC), a charity "dedicated to supporting individuals and organisations provid
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has achieved the top grade of international accreditation at the United Nations as a national human rights institution (NHRI) for the fourth time. This award of 'A Status' from the Global Alliance of NHRIs and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner fo
Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has announced the promotions of two trainees in its Glasgow office. The conclusion of their traineeship sees Paul Campbell and Liam Reilly each assume the position of solicitor in the firm’s property and corporate teams respectively.
CMS has announced 40 promotions in Scotland, including two lawyers who have been promoted to of counsel. The newly promoted of counsel are Aberdeen-based Andy Atwell and Edinburgh-based Jenni Darling, both of whom specialise in employment disputes.
A new report from Addleshaw Goddard has revealed that the global stadium sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, as venues evolve from single-use sports arenas into complex, year-round commercial ecosystems. ‘Inside the New Economy of a Stadium’ h
Edinburgh-headquartered Wordsmith AI has announced a $70 million Series B funding from Highland Europe and Index Ventures among others. The legal AI startup was founded by CEO Ross McNairn, CTO Volodymyr Giginiak, and COO Robbie Falkenthal. Mr McNairn is a former lawyer turned technology executive w
A growing number of Scottish businesses say trading conditions are deteriorating, according to fresh data from MFMac’s business sentiment tracker, The View. The biannual survey of Scottish corporates found that one quarter (25 per cent) of respondents said their most recent financial year had
CMS is joining forces with leading business groups and policy organisations to stage an event this month examining the prospect of opt-out class action law suits being introduced in Scotland. Under the opt-out proposals, currently under consultation by the Scottish government, affected individuals w
A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council provides "insight" into the sentencing process in Scottish courts.
Napier University law graduate Megan Kane has become the first solicitor to train and qualify with legal firm Ralph Sayer. The Edinburgh-based business has enjoyed consistent growth since launching four years ago, and brought in Miss Kane in 2024 as its first trainee solicitor as part of a strategic
Actress Rosamund Pike interrupted the curtain call of her West End play Inter Alia to criticise an audience member she said had been texting during one of the production’s most emotional scenes. The actress, who starred in the 2014 hit film Gone Girl, returned to the stage alone after Sat
Eventus Law has appointed corporate lawyer Donnie Munro, former senior partner at Harper Macleod, alongside corporate associate Aiden Paterson. The appointments come less than eight months after the firm launched in October 2025 and mark a significant milestone in its expansion.
Yvonne Evans has been promoted to head of law at the University of Dundee. Ms Evans joined Dundee Law School in 2013 and is famed for making tax law a highly popular elective subject. She is a qualified solicitor and and specialises in trusts, succession, charity law and tax law.
Business confidence in Scotland rose two points during May to 50 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up nine points at 62 per cent. When taken alongside their optimis
