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Rosalie Chadwick

The immigration law team at Thorntons hosted a Chinese New Year celebration at its Edinburgh office, aimed at strengthening Scotland’s ties with China.

Around 100 Syrian parents and children enjoyed some unique Scottish hospitality - and Address to a Haggis in Arabic - at a Burns Supper hosted by the Faculty of Advocates.

Adam Harper An accountancy body has called the case for reform of a Scottish business vehicle that has been abused by fraudsters and gangs “compelling”.

A businessman who is suing his solicitors over the loss and damage he claims to have sustained following the sale of part of his interest in a company has been granted a proof in a $210 million action against the firm. A judge in the Court of Session held that the claim by Robert Kidd that he sustai

Lord Carloway The Lord President, Lord Carloway has formally inaugurated two new courtrooms at Glasgow High Court.

Ross Greer

Paula Skinner Harper Macleod has been appointed to help Glasgow's SMEs scale up over the next three years as part of an innovative new scheme by Glasgow City Council (GCC).

A solicitor who went on a racist rant against a woman and her son because they were in first class on a train has been fined. Alexander MacKinnon, 47, racially abused Sanaa Shahid and her son Zayn on a Virgin train travelling from London Euston to Glasgow in December.

Donna Kelly-Gilmour Gilson Gray LLP has strengthened its real estate team in Glasgow, with its appointment of partner Donna Kelly-Gilmour from Brodies.

A former footballer found to be a rapist in a civil case is to appeal. The legal team of David Goodwillie, 27, who was found to have raped Denise Clair, 30, in a damages case at the Court of Sessionhave lodged papers in court.

Mike Dailly Solicitor advocate Mike Dailly, a former Labour campaigner, has defected to the SNP, citing fears the Conservatives will be in government for a generation.

Martin Waite Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been retained by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) to deliver a range of chartered surveying services for a further two years.

We have a vacancy for an experienced conveyancing paralegal to join our growing Residential Property department in Edinburgh. Thorntons prides itself on providing excellent customer service to our clients and as a Paralegal you will play a vital role in the client experience. You will work closely w

The owner of The Willow Tea Rooms has won a trademark dispute over the use of the name, The Herald reports. The tea room was previously housed in a building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is a Glasgow landmark.