Kwik Fit, part of European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL), has acquired a portfolio of 83 UK properties – which it currently occupies and includes over 30 sites in Scotland – as it aims to bring more sites into its direct ownership. Kwik Fit, whose ultimate parent company is
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Thompsons Solicitors Scotland has announced the opening of its new Edinburgh office at Greenside, 12 Blenheim Place.
President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed was in the Montenegrin capital Podgorica last Friday to deliver the keynote address at a conference entitled “From Traditional to European Judiciary”. Lord Reed was visiting at the invitation of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, with the supp
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Shoosmiths has announced record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1 million for the first time – a 30 per cent rise on last year. Net profit increased by 16 per cent to £76.6m and revenue grew five per cent to £2
The Law Society of Northern Ireland has called for urgent legislative changes to better protect legal professionals following a rise in solicitors facing harassment, threats and intimidation. Solicitors who have faced direct threats or abuse in the course of their work have joined a new group on sol
To a greater or lesser extent, everyone suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Questions are now coming before civil courts in the UK on whether the suffering of some was caused, in law, by the fault or negligence of others, writes Toni Ashby. Questions of causation can be some of the most interesti
A law firm in North Berwick has raised £2,780 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign. Paris Steele has raised a grand total of £24,623 for Will Aid since 2006.
A law graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University has become the first recipient of an academic award in memory of the late Professor Alison Britton. Zoe Bolton received The Alison Britton Prize for Advanced Healthcare Law and Ethics after being chosen as the best final-year undergraduate medical la
UK government plans to ban Palestine Action under terrorism legislation are "excessive and disproportionate" and arguably unlawful, human rights organisations have warned. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday confirmed in a written statement to MPs that she intends to proscribe the protest group u
Harper Macleod has recorded turnover of £43.5 million for the year to 31 March 2025, an increase of nearly 20 per cent compared to the previous 12 months (£36.5m). Profit before remuneration rose from £13.7m to £16.1m for 2024/25. Headcount across its five offices in Glasgow,
Burness Paull has appointed Noel Jordan as its first chief operating officer, as the firm primes itself for its next phase of growth. In the newly created role, Mr Jordan will have overall responsibility for the firm’s business services and legal operations functions.
CMS has announced 48 new promotions in Scotland including four lawyers who move to the senior role of of counsel. The promotions also include the elevation for 14 lawyers operating in non-fee earning roles within the firm’s three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Aberdein Considine has seen a record financial year, with both turnover and profit increasing substantially across the firm. This comes as the organisation converts from a traditional partnership model to a limited liability partnership and unveils a refreshed brand identity. Turnover at the firm ex
Themis has welcomed Alan Caskie KC back to the stable. He is a well-known and well-regarded advocate who is highly sought after for his innovative case strategies. He is also distinguished for his experience representing petitioners in complex immigration cases.
