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Michael Matheson New nationwide standards are being introduced to ensure consistent delivery of forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual violence.

This year will see an increase in fintech-driven M&A activity, according to Burness Paull.The firm was instructed on more than 200 M&A deals in the last 12 months, with an aggregate value in excess of £6.5 billion. It completed major fintech deals for clients including 1825 and Benchmark Ca

Andrew Blain Shepherd and Wedderburn’s corporate team has acted on over 72 deals spanning 12 sectors in the past year, including: energy and natural resources; media and technology; life sciences; and financial services. Collectively, the value of these deals amounted to £5.7 billion.

Benjamin Ferencz The Guardian today runs a fascinating and timely interview with 97-year-old Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials.

A divorced wife who took almost all of the available cash when her marriage ended 15 years ago has won an order mandating that her husband must support her for life because she has spent all the money. Maria Mills, 51, won £230,000 in addition to £1,100 in monthly maintenance payments after she sp

A 10-year jail term imposed on a former soldier who was convicted of more than 90 firearms related offences was not “unduly lenient”, appeal judges have ruled. The Criminal Appeal Court refused an appeal against sentence by the Crown, who argued that the sentence imposed upon Andrew Steven, also

Paul Motion BTO Solicitors has won the first Scottish case where compensation for distress has been awarded under the Data Protection Act 1998. The distress was caused by the oppressive use of CCTV cameras and it is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK. BTO’s clients were awarded da

Michael Matheson Police officer numbers remain above 2007 levels, in line with the SNP’s commitment to deliver 1,000 more officers compared to the figure in 2007, new figures show.

James Wolffe QC The Lord Advocate has said Scotland could become a safe haven for criminals unless the current level of cooperation with European police forces is preserved after Brexit.

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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.