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A family right group has questioned where the Scottish government intends to take forward the SNP manifesto commitment to a review of family law following the unveiling of its legislative programme this week. Ian Maxwell of Families Need Fathers Scotland(pictured) said he hoped the absence of any fa

Graham Horsman

In her first appearance before the Commons Justice Select Committee the new Justice Secretary reiterated the goal of pushing through a British Bill of Rights. Liz Truss (pictured) confirmed that the Conservativegovernment still plans to repeal the Human Rights Actbut remain a signatory to the Europe

A former Scots lawyer who left the law to start a business has found herself on the big screen alongside the likes of Harvey Keitel and Toni Collette. Shuiken Chan (pictured), 38, who also goes by Sue Cann, spent a month in Paris filming Madame after getting a breakthrough role.

Audited figures from Harper Macleod reveal that the firm’s turnover was £26 million while it made £9.3m in profits in the last financial year. Turnover actually grew by 18 rather than 17 per cent as reported in April. And profits grew by 16 per cent, rather than 14.

Dr Mark Robertson of Ryden (pictured) will launch the firm’s 79th Scottish Property Review at CLT Scotland’s Commercial Property Conference on 25th October. The Conference, at BT Murrayfield Stadium, forms part of the prestigious Scots Law 2016 conference/exhibition series. Roy Spiers, CLT Scotl

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Eilidh Wiseman

In the case of ASA International Ltd v Kashmiri Properties (Ireland) Ltd and another, the Inner House has refused an appeal by the pursuer and appellant who sought declarator that their property benefitted from a servitude right of pedestrian access through a gate which led on to the carpark of the

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s pledge to forge ahead with a new Climate Change Bill and energy strategy has been welcomed by Pinsent Masons.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has updated its internal guidance which will apply to the determination of all complaints that go to determination committees from 1 September 2016. According to the SLCC, while there is no change to the maximum amount of complaints levy that can be im

Maria Botha-Lopez House prices in east central Scotland are continuing to increase year-on-year, despite predictions that Brexit would have an effect on property prices, according to the latest analysis from ESPC.

Iain Patience One of Scotland’s leading family law solicitors has decided to change his role after almost 39 years in the legal profession. Iain Patience, founding partner of Aberdeen-based family law specialists, Patience and Buchan, has retired as a partner to become a consultant with the firm.