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A Lanarkshire-based solicitor has beaten off stiff competition from some of Glasgow’s leading law firms to win a national award recognising excellence in legal leadership. Lynsey Millar, CEO of Lanarkshire Law Practice and Nicolson O’Brien Solicitors, was named Law Firm of the Year (Smal

A retiring sheriff has described his time on the bench as “extremely rewarding” as he prepares to step down from Dundee Sheriff Court after almost a decade. Sheriff John Rafferty will preside over his final court this month, bringing to a close a legal career spanning private practice, a

Shoosmiths has announced the appointment of Sarah Fitzpatrick as partner and head of planning. Her arrival marks a significant milestone in the continued build-out of Shoosmiths’ planning team across the UK, following the promotion of Matt Nixon to partner in London and appointment of Steven S

Harper Macleod has announced the promotion of Bobby Murray to partner in its dispute resolution team. Based in Edinburgh, Mr Murray advises clients on a broad range of dispute resolution matters, with a particular focus on insurance-backed disputes. He specialises in contentious construction and pur

The Law Society of Scotland is stepping in to support four American law firms in court action against executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The professional body for Scottish solicitors is acting alongside bar associations across the United Kingdom and Europe, with an amici curiae brief

Anderson Strathern has announced a series of senior promotions across its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Orkney offices. Four lawyers have been promoted to director and partner level, following a period of sustained activity for the firm, particularly in rural and estates, private client and commercial real

Conditions at the custody unit in Perth Sheriff Court require “urgent investment”, according to prison inspectors.

Prisoners would be sent to jails overseas under “common-sense” plans unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives. The proposals – contained in the party’s manifesto, which is published today – would spell the end of the “reckless” early-release schemes introduced

A viral video has captured a woman's impressive escape from police custody through the cracked window of a police car. Footage shared by FOX 2 Detroit shows Kendra Aney first poking her head from the backseat window before carefully manoeuvring her whole body through it – remarkably landing on

MJC LAW has welcomed two new team members and celebrated two internal promotions. Kellie Marshall joined the firm on 23 March 2026 as a newly qualified solicitor, bringing with her a strong foundation in working with clients in sensitive and often complex situations.

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has promoted Emma Donaldson, former senior associate in its private client team, to a director of the firm. Following qualification as a solicitor in 2007, Ms Donaldson has focused on working for individuals and families in private client matters. She has extensive experi

Continued success at Thompsons Solicitors Scotland has been underlined by a series of new promotions at the firm.

TLT has promoted three lawyers to partner in Glasgow. The newly promoted partners are Fiona Armour and Barbara Mayne, both in investment and asset management; and Katherine Doran, projects infrastructure and construction.

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Macleod & MacCallum has announced the promotion of senior associate Aidan Grant to director. Mr Grant joined the company as a trainee solicitor in 2016 and has become a key member of their residential conveyancing team.