A tourist who stole a large chunk of an ancient Greek column in the 1960s has returned it more than half a century later. Greece's Ministry of Culture yesterday announced the repatriation of the fragment of a limestone Ionic capital from the Leonidaion, which accommodated athletes during the ancient
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Matheson Lawson has announced the appointments of Lauren Jackson and Rebecca Quinn. The hires follow the recent appointment of Donna Carson as director and head of commercial property.
In the second of four interviews undertaken by SEMLA for Black History Month, SLN spotlights Shepherd and Wedderburn trainee Vambo Maswiswi. Can you tell us a little about your journey into law and what inspired you to pursue this career?
The Scottish government declared a housing emergency in May 2024, acknowledging that Scotland lacked sufficient housing supply to meet demand. This was partly self-inflicted, with the government cutting its affordable housing building supply programme and imposing rent controls without exemption, wh
In 2020, PPE Medpro entered into a lucrative contract with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to supply 25 million sterile surgical gowns and other personal protective equipment. The company gained widespread recognition for its association with Michelle Mone and her husband, write Pame
Solicitor Moira Sibbald has been appointed as the new chair of Places for People's board. Ms Sibbald joined the PfP Scotland board in February 2021 and brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to her new leadership role.
Harper Macleod has been appointed as sole legal adviser to Shire Housing Association (SHA) following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see Harper Macleod’s public sector real estate and housing team provide legal support across a range of areas as SHA continues to grow its org
When making orders in terms of s.11 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 the court requires to give children the opportunity to express their views and to take those views into account. In the recently published decision of PSC v NS Lady Tait considers how to do so where the strongly expressed views
More than 40 lawyers from across the globe traded boardrooms for wellies this week, teaming up with Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) and the Water of Leith Conservation Trust (WOLCT) for a morning of hands-on volunteering.
McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) Solicitors has appointed Mairi Kennedy as a senior associate director within the residential property team. Ms Kennedy is a highly experienced residential property specialist who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm. Having worked extensively across Gl
PBW Law has announced the promotion of Michael McKitrick to partner. Mr McKitrick began his professional journey with PBW Law in 2019, working part-time while completing his diploma at the University of Strathclyde.
Former Supreme Court President Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that leaving it would be “a disaster for Europe” and “wrong in so many ways". Her comments
With a projected £50 billion shortfall in public finances and a pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may turn again to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reform when she makes her autumn budget statement on 26 November, writes Emma
Edinburgh has welcomed more than 200 senior international lawyers from across 80 countries as the city hosts the Interlaw 2025 Annual Global Meeting. Interlaw is an international network that connects leading independent law firms, each among the most respected in their jurisdiction. The gathering i
Lindsays is extending its support for grassroots athletics across Scotland. The firm’s partnership with scottishathletics is already one of the longest-running sponsorship agreements in Scottish sport.
