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The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has secured a four-figure sum for a client through a simple procedure application to the Sheriff Court. Prior to ALP’s engagement in the matter, the client entered into a personal loan agreement with another individual who later failed to repay the client for the

First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended his invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A freedom of information release sought by The Herald revealed that Mr Yousaf made the offer at a meeting between the pair at COP28 in December.

Shelter Scotland has appointed four solicitors to its specialist housing law team. Stephen Humphreys, formerly partner with Shepherd & Wedderburn and latterly litigation consultant with BTO, brings extensive housing litigation experience and social housing sector knowledge acting for landlords.

The Irish language was spoken during legal proceedings in Belfast's Royal Courts of Justice this week in what language experts say was the first time in nearly 300 years. The First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) was hearing an appeal brought by Conradh na Gaeilge against a decision by the Inform

It could be tempting after two decades of establishing a successful reputation in a particular sector of the law to continue to plough the same furrow and enjoy the degree of regularity that brings. Not so for Neil Hay who pivoted, as he puts it, from 20 years working in legal aid defence toward a n

Blackadders LLP has started 2024 by welcoming two new senior recruits to its team in Glasgow. New partner Donna Brennan has joined the private client team and Julie Niven has joined the firm as the head of people and culture and will work across Blackadders’ offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aber

Four lawyers from Clyde & Co’s Scottish offices are starting 2024 on a high after securing spaces on the firm’s global exchange initiative. The achievement will give them the chance to spend a week working at one of the firm’s international offices, which this year include Bost

In December 2023, the Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) published a research report written by Dr Kasey McCall-Smith entitled The Benefits of Incorporating the UN Convention against Torture and other forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment into Scots Law. This report focused on the gaps

Shoosmiths has announced Kirsten Hewson as its new chair. She will take over from longstanding chair Peter Duff on 1 April 2024.

PBW Law has appointed new solicitor Regan Wallace to join its growing team. Mr Wallace holds an LLB from the University of Dundee and obtained his diploma from the University of Strathclyde.

If he might crave the reader’s indulgence, this idle scrivener would very much like to share his fun idea for an exciting new parlour game or, equally, a pub quiz for the judicially aware at any learned hangout where good claret can be had. A subtle combination of Where’s Wally and Clued

The UK government has been urged to reconsider its position on parental leave rights. Minister for 'keeping the promise', Natalie Don, has written to the UK government calling for statutory parental leave rights to be extended to kinship carers.

Blackadders LLP has reported increased turnover and profit in its latest accounts. The firm's turnover for 2022/23 was £16.7 million, including Blackadders Wealth Management LLP. Profits stood at £4.23m.

Brodies LLP has advised on a first-of-its-kind war risk insurance that enables Ukraine's international exports to be shipped across the Black Sea. Acting for Ukraine's Export Credit Agency (the ECA), Brodies advised on an insurance facility that places relevant funds in accounts at Ukrainian state b

Burges Salmon has advised cancer therapeutics company Cumulus Oncology Limited on the £9 million funding package it secured from the Scottish National Investment Bank and Eos Advisory. An Edinburgh-based team from Burges Salmon’s corporate and M&A team advised Cumulus Oncology, led b