Thorntons has appointed Sajidha Iqbal as a new data protection officer in its Edinburgh office. As an accredited specialist in data protection, privacy and information security, Ms Iqbal brings over eight years of experience to the role.
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Gilson Gray Financial Management (GGFM), the financial services arm of Gilson Gray, has acquired Cupar-based RS Robertson Financial Planning. RS Robertson Financial Planning was founded in the 1970s, with managing director Gordon Laing taking over in 2013. In recent years the firm has grown to becom
Macdonald Henderson has announced the promotion of Ryan Macready to associate director in the firm’s corporate team. Since joining the team in October 2021, he has worked with a wide range of clients from small family businesses to multinational companies in respect of a variety of corporate a
Burges Salmon has advised global renewable energy company BayWa r.e. on its agreement to sell Dalquhandy wind farm to Greencoat UK Wind plc. Burges Salmon originally advised BayWa r.e. on the purchase of the same wind farm, which is a testament to the long-standing relationships that the firm foster
It is estimated that 80 per cent of the UK's building stock will still be here 50 years from now, therefore improving the sustainability of real estate cannot be limited to design and construction of new buildings. The industry must consider the sustainable long-term use of existing assets and how t
Colin Brass recently announced his retirement after working with Wright Johnston and Mackenzie for almost 40 years. Graham Bell, partner at WJM and longstanding colleague of Mr Brass, has written a few words to mark the occasion. I worked with Colin for 35 years, so it’s fair to say he has bee
Well-known Glasgow solicitor Ken Waddell passed away on 4 April at the age of 63. Mr Waddell was latterly a consultant in Drummond Miller LLP Incorporating Peacock Johnston and was one of the most widely respected court practitioners in Glasgow, with extensive experience both in civil and criminal l
Inverness-based Munro and Noble has acquired Caithness-based firm Georgesons Solicitors, which comprises both Georgesons Solicitors and Georgesons Estate Agents. The newly acquired business will operate under the name Munro and Noble incorporating Georgesons.
Sophie Pike explores the cost of childcare and how that should be shared between separated parents. The cost of childcare in the UK is reported to be amongst the most expensive in the world, with an average full time nursery placement costing nearly £15,000 per child per year. In Scotland, fun
Chloe Stuart has been promoted to senior solicitor at Jones Whyte. With over five years' experience, Ms Stuart has shown a strong commitment to the firm and has expertly handled a wide array of personal injury cases.
At our times of greatest need – whether personally or in our communities – it’s very often charities who are there for us. We place our faith in them. In doing so, it’s so important that we trust those to whom we turn, writes Helen Kidd. Trust in our charities is, of course,
Shoosmiths has today moved into a new landmark development in the heart of Edinburgh. The firm, which celebrated 10 years in Scotland last year following its merger with Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell and Harley in 2012, has been based at Saltire Court, Castle Terrace in Edinburgh since then and
Zaynab Al Nasser has joined Gibson Kerr as a senior associate, bringing with her more than 10 years of industry experience. Ms Al Nasser gained her law degree and diploma at Glasgow University. An expert in trauma-informed practice, she has had a long-term involvement with Scottish Women in Business
Research into the memory recall of heavy drinkers who witness harrowing incidents has revealed insights for police investigative approaches to complex and emotionally charged cases. The study from Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Glasgow and Abertay University found that carrying out
A new bill to regulate the legal profession in Scotland risks seriously undermining its independence from the state, the Law Society has warned. The new bill introduced by the Scottish government will see the Law Society of Scotland continue as the regulator of Scottish solicitors, with additional p
