Burness Paull won the award for Scotland IP Disputes Firm of the Year for the sixth year in a row at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025, which was held on 10 April. The Managing IP Awards, now in its 20th year, is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and respected IP law firm awards event. It rec
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A new suite of template agreements have been developed and issued to encourage landowner and investor participation in UK woodland and peatland carbon projects. The templates are the outcome of an 18-month collaborative project led by Scottish Forestry in partnership with the IUCN UK Peatland Progra
Axiom Advocates' Dan Byrne KC appeared for the successful respondent in a recent judicial review brought by David Millar and others against South Ayrshire Council. The case concerned the development of a category A listed property in South Ayrshire: Coodham House. By the end of the 20th century, the
Following the Scottish government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime. Last month, Holyrood’s housing minister Paul McLennan upda
On the anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, Gillian Mawdsley writes about the trial that ensued. One significant date for the British forces arose on 15th April 1945, 80 years ago with the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. That was the camp from which British troops sent bac
W. James Smith is running the London Marathon this month in aid of the British Heart Foundation. He said: "I have wanted to run the London Marathon for years but have never been successful in the ballot.
Weightmans has appointed its first diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) manager. Liliana Corrieri joins the firm after two years as a senior inclusion and diversity consultant at a London-based training and consultancy firm. Prior to that, she worked in healthcare regulation where she looked a
Scullion LAW has won the Corporate Volunteer Award for the Home-Start UK Volunteer Awards 2025. This award highlights the support and dedication of the Family Law Team to Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire (HSGNNL).
At the 2025 Global Infrastructure Investment Summit in Berlin, the key theme was the transition to a net-zero economy through energy and infrastructure innovation. But what does this mean through a Scottish lens? David Young explains. This theme aligns with Scotland's ambitions for sustainable econo
The CMS Scottish IP team has won two trophies at the Managing IP Awards 2025 ceremony, which took place yesterday in London. The Managing IP Awards programme recognises remarkable intellectual property achievements and developments in the last year. Now in their 20th year, the awards cover a range o
An Aberdeen solicitors’ firm is showing that where there’s a will there’s a way to support charities across the country with its participation in a number of free will writing programmes. Alex Hutcheon + Co has been supporting initiatives including the National Free Wills Network,
Thirteen of Aberdein Considine's employees working from Aberdeen to Manchester have been elevated in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Glasgow-based Ellen Masters has been promoted to senior associate in banking litigation, while Lindsey McDiarmid (Aberdeen) and Euan Forbes (Edinburgh) be
A second court has been established for the National Personal Injury Court (NPIC) based at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Following significant year-on-year increases in the number of cases registered, the substantial volume of motions, opposed motions and proof business proceeding each week, the new Cour
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Inner House in unanimously refusing the appeal of a woman who had sought judicial review of Glasgow City Council's failure to provide her with particular accommodation. The appeal concerned a decision of the council in relation to the provision of tempo
BTO has announced the appointment of Jen Paton as partner in its corporate team in Edinburgh. Ms Paton brings to BTO impressive transactional experience, including playing a key role in several landmark deals, and a strong reputation for providing strategic advice to clients across multiple sectors,
