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Lynsey Brown discusses surrogacy regimes and the confusion they often cause. Surrogacy is still relatively rare in Scotland and the UK, but lawyers who specialise in this area are seeing a steady increase in enquiries from prospective surrogates and intended parents.

Ledingham Chalmers has set aside £200,000 to support staff with the rising cost of living as it records an increase in profits from £4 million to £4.1m. Announced at the same time as the Aberdeen-headquartered firm’s financial results, this bonus means each member of staff em

A new community custodial unit is set to open in Glasgow, which will change the way women in the justice system are supported in their reintegration back to communities. The Lilias Centre will house up to 24 women and continues Scottish government’s vision of managing female offenders in a way

Plans to seize drug users' passports or driving licences could be "unworkable" in Scotland, the drugs minister has said. Angela Constance has called for a meeting with her UK government counterpart to discuss the implications of changes to legislation that could affect Scotland.

A new fund for those affected by violence against women and girls has supported nearly 20,000 victims in its first six months. The Delivering Equally Safe (DES) fund provided £9.5 million to 121 projects in its first six months. These projects give one-to-one emotional and practical support, a

Anderson Strathern has become the latest law firm to take a letting at Capital Square in Edinburgh, taking the development to almost 90 per cent occupancy. The firm has taken 21,432 sq ft across the ground and first floors on a 15-year lease, representing the largest new build Grade A office transac

An exhibition that celebrates the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela has opened at the University of Dundee. "Scotland, Global Solidarity, and Mandela" has opened in the University’s Tower Foyer Gallery and runs until Friday 16 December.

A group of around 200 schoolchildren and teachers gathered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on the weekend to take part in the Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials. The event was organised by a steering group under Lord Mulholland’s chairmanship and supported by a sponsorship from the Faculty of Advocates.

Digby Brown's media manager has raised nearly £1,600 for asbestos charities after completing the Loch Ness Marathon. Sam Whyte, 35, completed his first-ever marathon in four hours, nine minutes and 15 seconds – despite nearly collapsing from dehydration and persistent vomiting near the e

Burges Salmon has advised the shareholders of C.P. Hart & Sons on the sale of a majority stake in the business to the Wolseley Group. The sale to Wolseley Group was initiated to facilitate the partial exit of C.P. Hart’s shareholders and to support C.P. Hart’s next phase of growth. T

Balfour and Manson has promoted Michaela Guthrie to partner, effective 1 November, taking the number of partners at the firm to 23. Ms Guthrie initially joined Balfour and Manson as a trainee in 2014 and has specialised in medical negligence and personal injury law since 2015. She is accredited by t

A new report makes 43 "ambitious but realistic" recommendations related to child arrangements problems and their resolution in England and Wales JUSTICE has today published Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families. The report has been prepared by a working party of experts, chaired by Pro

The right to education is protected by Article 2, Protocol 1 European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Article 14 ECHR prevents the government discriminating against people exercising this right. However, the Scottish government’s Students' Allowances (Scotland) Regulations 2007 have been fo

People across Scotland are being invited to learn more about land rights and responsibilities in a new, free series of webinars. Kicking off on 19 October, the informal 45-minute lunchtime sessions aim to stimulate practical change in how land is owned, used and managed. The Scottish Land Commission

Louise Duffy has joined BTO LLP as a legal director heading up the recoveries department. She said: “BTO is well respected in the Scottish legal market for being a full service firm with many excellent lawyers.