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Shoosmiths has announced record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1 million for the first time – a 30 per cent rise on last year. Net profit increased by 16 per cent to £76.6m and revenue grew five per cent to £2

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of 10 new staff members. Eight of the new starts are fee-earning legal staff, working across WJM’s offices.

Total crime in Scotland remains at similar levels to 2023-24, with a small reduction in the headline figure. The Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024-25 bulletin shows also shows that levels of non-sexual crimes of violence have dipped slightly over the year and continue to be 23 per cent lower than in 2

A law enforcement official who declared he has "zero tolerance for street racing" has been filmed street racing. Video footage shared online appears to show Carmine Marceno, head of Lee County Sheriff's Office in Florida, taking off in a Ferrari while his friend filming shouts: "Juice that motherfuc

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has called for urgent legislative changes to better protect legal professionals following a rise in solicitors facing harassment, threats and intimidation. Solicitors who have faced direct threats or abuse in the course of their work have joined a new group on sol

Last week marked the retirement of the Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland & Islands, Derek Pyle. Scotland’s longest serving sheriff principal, he held the post for 13 years and also served as a sheriff for 25 years.

A law firm in North Berwick has raised £2,780 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign. Paris Steele has raised a grand total of £24,623 for Will Aid since 2006.

A law graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University has become the first recipient of an academic award in memory of the late Professor Alison Britton. Zoe Bolton received The Alison Britton Prize for Advanced Healthcare Law and Ethics after being chosen as the best final-year undergraduate medical la

UK government plans to ban Palestine Action under terrorism legislation are "excessive and disproportionate" and arguably unlawful, human rights organisations have warned. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday confirmed in a written statement to MPs that she intends to proscribe the protest group u

Harper Macleod has recorded turnover of £43.5 million for the year to 31 March 2025, an increase of nearly 20 per cent compared to the previous 12 months (£36.5m). Profit before remuneration rose from £13.7m to £16.1m for 2024/25. Headcount across its five offices in Glasgow,

Burness Paull has appointed Noel Jordan as its first chief operating officer, as the firm primes itself for its next phase of growth. In the newly created role, Mr Jordan will have overall responsibility for the firm’s business services and legal operations functions.

CMS has announced 48 new promotions in Scotland including four lawyers who move to the senior role of of counsel.  The promotions also include the elevation for 14 lawyers operating in non-fee earning roles within the firm’s three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Aberdein Considine has seen a record financial year, with both turnover and profit increasing substantially across the firm. This comes as the organisation converts from a traditional partnership model to a limited liability partnership and unveils a refreshed brand identity. Turnover at the firm ex

French president Emmanuel Macron has called for house music to be recognised by Unesco as part of France's intangible cultural history. It appears to be a direct response to Berlin's techno scene being recognised as part of Germany's national intangible cultural heritage last year.

The number of solicitors registered to provide legal aid in Scotland has fallen by more than 12 per cent in just three years, according to new figures. As of 26 May, there were 1,122 solicitors registered to provide criminal and children’s legal aid, while 450 firms were registered for civil l