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Dentons Scotland has retained five trainees who applied for newly qualified roles in 2025. Of the five newly qualified lawyers, all have accepted full time roles in Glasgow.

A leading expert on child sexual abuse has warned that Scotland urgently needs a dedicated inquiry into grooming gangs, saying the scale and nature of exploitation north of the border remains dangerously under-examined. Professor Alexis Jay – who led the landmark investigations into abuse in R

The Law Society of Scotland has re-launched its accredited legal technologist specialisation.  First launched in 2019, the accreditation has been popular amongst experts and firms alike as it gives credibility to people with expertise in the technological field.

Lindsays has welcomed a new cohort of trainee solicitors. The seven-strong intake started work with the firm this week. They have taken up posts across a number of departments in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. Their arrival takes the number of trainees currently with the firm to 15.

Shirley Askew has joined Matheson Lawson to support its residential property arm. The move sees her reunite with her younger sister Donna Carson, recently appointed as head of commercial property – and longtime family friend Victoria Lawson, co-founder of the firm.

Sherwen Studios, a digital agency specialising in AI, automation, and digital transformation, has published a new report to help law "confidently embrace AI" as it moves from pilot projects to core operations. The report outlines the specific steps legal firms should take before investing in an

A bill is being prepared to give councils greater flexibility over how they design and implement a visitor levy. The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 grants councils the power to raise funds for tourist services and facilities by applying a charge on overnight stays based on a percentage of accommod

A new report published today by the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) reveals the traumatic experiences of families whose loved ones have died in custody in Scotland. The report draws from a major ‘Family Listening Day’ attended by 33 bereaved relatives, revealing a fatal accident

Victims who participate in proceedings at the International Criminal Court are unlikely to be fully representative of the communities harmed by the crimes that have been charged, a new study warns. The research shows there are a wide range of barriers to certain groups participating in court action,

A reluctance to talk about money in law could in fact be allowing personal financial pressures to intensify for lawyers, according to new findings. Figures from Wealthbrite show that 83 per cent of those working in law regularly worry about money, with two-thirds (69 per cent) worrying at least once

Dear Editor, I confess that it was with some considerable dismay that I read Dr Corsino San Miguel’s article in yesterday's Scottish Legal News, The last candle in Old College, and I believe that it ought not to go unanswered. In my view, Dr San Miguel’s unmistakable enthusiasm for artif

Borders law firms Douglas Gilmour & Son in Selkirk and Pike & Chapman in Galashiels are to merge and trade as Gilmour Pike Chapman. From 1 April 2026, the firm will become Gilmour Pike Chapman Limited. The practice will continue to operate from the same office locations.

The Scottish Parliament is keen to hear the views of individuals, community groups and organisations on the Scottish government's draft Climate Change Plan for 2026-2040, by Sunday 25 January 2026. The plan sets out how the Scottish government intends to meet emission reduction targets across all po

The Faculty of Advocates is among 11 legal and professional services to have joined the Mindful Business Charter, which works to tackle workplace stress. The new signatories, all of whom joined the charter over the past year, also include Berkeley Research Group, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Payne Hicks

Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £23.8 million after it disconnected telecare customers during its programme to migrate customers to digital landlines. Landline phone calls have traditionally been delivered over a copper-based network known as the public switched telephone network (PSTN).