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Digby Brown Solicitors has announced the appointment of three new partners. Catriona Headley, Ashley Sturrock and Gary Ross have all been recognised for their work.

Four up-and-coming Scottish solicitors have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s In-House Rising Star Award. They were selected from a field of nine candidates for the Law Society of Scotland’s annual award to recognise the best Scottish-qualified in-house solicitors with up to

Harper Macleod has advised the Paisley-based building and timber supplies business JW Grant on its acquisition of Lothian Building Supplies in Tranent, East Lothian. JW Grant is one of the largest independent builders’ merchants in the west of Scotland with branches in Glasgow, Coatbridge, Mar

The Supreme Court hosted law students from Aberdeen University for the final of a moot, with Lord Reed himself presiding. On 20 April, the Aberdeen University Commercial Law Society and Aberdeen University Mooting Society’s Commercial Moot culminated in a finale at the court.

Patricia Taylor has been elected president of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association following its annual general meeting. The Executive Committee also comprises:

Clifford Chance has become the first Magic Circle law firm to open in Texas, with an outpost in Houston aimed at the energy market. The office is expected to grow in the coming months as the firm further strengthens its capabilities in the US and global energy markets to meet client demand.

Morgiane Noel explores the ethical issues arising from the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to avoid – even if we might not recognise it. While ChatGPT and the use of algor

Gavin Pearson, managing director and head of Quantuma’s forensic accounting & investigations team, sets out a number of areas that may assist lawyers in the drafting of expert determination clauses. There will be contrasting views as to how effective Expert Determination is as a form of di

Sheila Webster is in chipper mood when we catch up on Teams. Though she recently broke her shoulder tripping over a desk in the office, she has just had her sling removed and, while she is still in some pain and reliant on her husband – Themis Advocates KC Andrew Webster – for lifts, she

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the First Minister, has appointed Lady Elish Angiolini, LT, as the new lord clerk register of Scotland, the first woman to be appointed to the role. She succeeds Lord Mackay of Clashfern, KT, who retired from the office in November 2022, having held it

Kenny Christine has retired from practice after 23 years at the bar. Kenny called to the bar in 2000 having worked at Thompsons Solicitors before calling. He specialised in personal injury law with a wide range of experience in most aspects of PI wok including RTAs, workplace accidents, workplace st

Becoming a parent is one of the most significant events in many people’s lives and for some they may choose to consider the option of surrogacy. Surrogacy is when a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple, known as the “intended parent(s)”. There are tw

Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of Jennifer Mellor as a director in its funds and financial regulation team. She has a broad range of experience across the financial services sector, regularly advising asset managers, investment funds, investment platforms, pension schemes and family off

Gilson Gray has appointed Findlay Anderson as partner in Aberdeen. Mr Anderson brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having spent the past two decades in senior leadership roles across the energy industry, including at GE Oil and Gas and as partner at McGrigors.

The Law Society of Scotland’s Council has selected Glasgow solicitor Michael Samuel as just the 20th person to receive honorary membership. He is the first person bestowed with life membership of the Law Society since 2021, and just the 10th person since the millennium.