MFMac has strengthened its position as Scotland’s most accredited employment law team, after two more of its lawyers were recognised as employment law specialists by the Law Society of Scotland. Senior associates Meghan Jenkins and Fiona Meek recently secured the accreditation, bringing the to
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CMS has promoted four of its Scotland-based lawyers to partner. They are among 54 new partners announced in the firm’s annual global promotions. The promotees are employment lawyer Abbie Harley and real estate specialist Rebecca McGladrigan, who are both based in the firm’s Edinburgh off
The International Criminal Court’s governing body is expected to meet today to consider the advice of a panel of judges who have challenged the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation into its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. A UN inquiry last year into allegations about Mr Khan’s beh
International media lawyer Paul Tweed has reached a settlement with an author who made false and defamatory allegations about him in a book and on social media. An apology from Dr Andreas Krieg was read out in Northern Ireland's High Court yesterday, concluding legal proceedings which began in Febru
The Scottish Parliament’s decision to reject the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill marked a significant moment in the long running debate over assisted dying. Following a deeply impassioned debate on Tuesday 17 March 2026, the bill was defeated by 69 votes to 57, with on
Scotland’s commercial property market is showing signs of stabilisation as inflation and interest rate pressures ease, according to the latest Scottish Property Review 2026 from Ryden. The annual report from the property consultancy finds that while many occupiers remain cautious due to operat
A high school pupil from Dumfries has been awarded first prize in a Scottish Sentencing Council essay competition. Lia Dymkovska, an S4 pupil at Dumfries High School, was presented with an award and certificate by the Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Beckett, during a visit to Parliament House.
A senior associate in Aberdein Considine LLP’s banking litigation team has achieved accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland as a debt and asset recovery specialist. Ahsan Mustafa works within the firm’s wider lender services practice group and acts for major UK banks, lenders and
A leading figure in rural law is the first lawyer in a century to be named president of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association (SAAVA). Andrew Linehan, a partner at Edinburgh-based firm Murray Beith Murray, was elected to the role at SAAVA’s AGM yesterday.
Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of two new partners and 13 further promotions across its legal team. Caitlin Keegan, from the firm’s residential property team, and Fraser Vandal, from the employment law team, have been promoted to partner.
Digby Brown has begun the process of succession as Fraser Oliver, chief executive of the firm, announces his plan to step down from the role. The firm has announced that Mark Gibson has been chosen as chief executive designate and will spend the next 12 months shadowing Mr Oliver to expand his under
Energy businesses are facing a sharper, faster‑moving risk landscape, writes Stuart Clubb. Geopolitical tension, cyber disruption and supply chain fragility are no longer background noise – they’re active drivers of disputes and strategic pressure. Forward‑thinking organisations are
Addleshaw Goddard has recruited two new partners in Scotland, joining its employment and construction teams. Ingrid McGhee joins the firm from Weightmans where she was head of employment in Scotland, while Stacey Cassidy joins from TLT where she led the Scottish construction team. Both will be based
Anderson Strathern Asset Management Limited (ASAM) has appointed Arlene Ewing as managing director. Ms Ewing brings more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and is a recognised leader in her field as both a former Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) presi
New findings from Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer show that AI is helping Scottish firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth. Scottish businesses integrating AI into their operations are reporting significant financial benefits, with 96 per cent seeing increased
