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Freshers at Oxford University gathered on campus last weekend to compete in a mooting event organised by the Oxford Commercial Chancery Law Society (OCCLS). The moot, held at Magdalen College in Oxford, was sponsored by the Faculty of Advocates. The participating students were judged by Dr Jordan En

Liam McKay explains why the Scottish construction sector may be less affected by a ruling south of the Border. A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales regarding construction contracts may not hold true in Scotland.

The Scottish Law Commission has published a new report recommending repeal of the Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949. If a tenant of a “shop” is unable to obtain renewal of the lease from the landlord, they may instead apply for renewal to the court under the 1949 Act. A “shop&rd

New moveable property reforms are due to come into force in Scotland in April, brought about in response to widespread concerns that the current legal framework was outdated and inhibited economic growth, writes Ahsan Mustafa. The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 was enacted on 13 June

A lord ordinary has refused to dismiss a £2.25 million action brought against the successor firm of a firm of solicitors that allegedly tendered negligent advice to a client in respect of a breach of warranty dispute on the basis of novation, and ordered a proof before answer. Andrew Marr Inte

Brian Jenkins is the latest writer to consider Madeleine Smith, who, he opines, was in many respects a less than appealing figure, although she has never wanted for biographers. A brief glance at a few bibliographies suggests that this is the 23rd book on the case, as well as many dedicated chapters

The Scottish Arbitration Centre (SAC) and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) have entered into a cooperation agreement.  Through their agreement, SAC and VIAC will cooperate to promote international arbitration in each other’s jurisdiction and recommend, where relevant, each

David J Black discerns traces of Scotland in America. See part one here. Alasdair Gray was the quintessential Glasgow author. The city is imprinted on his text, albeit with a hint of his idiosyncratic urban metaphysic. With a grid street plan and a wise-cracking populace well seasoned with the desce

George Craig (1783-1843) made his living as a lawyer, banker and land agent, through judging the character and credit of others, and he was immersed in the local community. He had a social conscience through his dealings with the parish poor, and he was also the treasurer of the Galashiels Savings B

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal by a company director against a sheriff’s decision that an obligation under a personal guarantee to account for a £20,000 loan debt owed by his company had effectively transferred to the assignee of that debt. Appellant Kenneth Scott was the

A new boutique law firm has launched promising a client-first approach to legal services in private client and residential conveyancing. Founded by Maureen Matheson and Victoria Lawson, Glasgow-based Matheson Lawson will specialise in conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, estate administr

Almira Delibegović-Broome KC reflects on how the Clark Foundation for Legal Education helped her. I applied to the Clark Foundation in 1995, to cover my diploma in legal practice tuition fees at Edinburgh University. At that time, I was still an asylum seeker, having arrived to Scotland in 199

Sheriff Wendy Sheehan has stepped down as president of the Sheriffs and Summary Sheriffs Association (SSSA) following an unprecedented two terms in the role. Sheriff Sheehan, who was the first female president of the association, stepped down at its AGM in Edinburgh on 15 March. She will be succeede

First Minister John Swinney will this week convene a meeting to examine the resilience of Scotland’s democracy.    Political, faith and community leaders will be brought together to assess the robustness of Scotland’s democratic system by examining root causes that "might under

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman has received criticism and calls to resign after accusing Supreme Court justices of expressing "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" in their judgment on the definition of a woman for the purposes of the Equality Act. Addressing people protesting the judgment in Aberdeen