Holmes Mackillop has announced two new appointments. Murray McKelvie joins the firm’s Glasgow office while Paula Davies joins the firm’s Giffnock office as an associate.
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Elaine Motion, one of Scotland's leading litigation lawyers, has reflected on some of the "extraordinary" cases she has been involved with as she retires after more than 30 years with Balfour and Manson. The civil liberties and human rights specialist is best-known for the 'Brexit cases' – whi
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has appointed Harper Macleod and TC Young to a new legal services framework agreement following a competitive procurement process. This appointment represents an important milestone for CHA and underlines the Association’s commitment to best practice in gove
Public sector in-house solicitor Anne Stewart has been elected as convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC). Ms Stewart, head of legal and corporate governance at the Scottish Social Services Council has worked in-house for more than 20 years and has been a mem
Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.
A World War naval base and a centuries old Swedish ship have both been named as Scotland’s newest historic marine protected areas (MPAs). Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin confirmed the designation of the two sites off the coasts of Orkney and Shetland to recognise
Harper Macleod's Bobby Murray warns consumers of the serious implications of a significant Scottish court ruling on health insurance. On 25 June, Lord Sandison issued a detailed and very interesting decision in a long-running case.
Glasgow Caledonian University has launched an academic prize in memory of a Scottish woman who was persecuted for witchcraft more than 300 years ago. Lilias Adie died in prison in 1704 before she could be burned for “confessing” to being a witch. Locals buried her under a large stone on
Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace has extended its reach in the region with the opening of a new office in Laurencekirk.
As the use of Botox in online hacks and challenges grows, Derek Couper warns people to be sure of exactly what they’re getting into – and the dangers of not doing so While Botox has been increasing in its use for some time among image conscious people who want to look their best, the inf
The Lord President, Lord Pentland, has written to a Holyrood committee to explain his role in the appointing of judicial chairs to public inquiries. There is currently an investigation into the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries.
Blackadders LLP has recruited eight new trainees to the firm’s training programme.
A public consultation on a proposed safe drug consumption room in Edinburgh has been approved, with the city’s health board chair insisting the facility would save lives. The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) signed off the move on Monday. Officers will prepare the consultation for earl
New specialised evidence rooms have opened for use at Victim Support Scotland’s offices in Edinburgh. The rooms will allow witnesses and victims of crime to provide evidence remotely via a secure online link.
Glasgow Caledonian University has introduced The Sir Geoff Palmer Memorial Prize, honouring the life and legacy of the tireless anti-racism campaigner, advocate and educator. Awarded annually, the prize recognises the best socio-legal essay by a final-year student in the Social Justice, Equality, Di