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Terra Firma Chambers has been recognised as a leading stable in seven practice areas in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2025, launched yesterday. In addition to retaining Band 1 rankings for Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Planning and Environmental Law, Private Client an

Members of Westwater Advocates have secured 28 individual rankings across nine categories in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners and the stable has received Band 1 firm rankings in employment law and family/matrimonial. Clerk Sheila Westwater said: “While it is very gratifying to be

Dundee-headquartered Thorntons Wealth Management, with offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has acquired Edinburgh-based financial planning firm Robson Macintosh. The deal completed on 27 September and brings the combined assets under administration and management for Thorntons Wealth Management and T

Former senior partner at Levy & McRae, the late Leonard Murray, features in new BBC documentary Inside Barlinnie. Mr Murray was the solicitor who defended Tony Miller, the last ever prisoner to be hanged in HMP Barlinnie after a murder conviction. Mr Murray was a young lawyer at the time, but it

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Israel slams UN probe on deliberate attacks to destroy Gaza’s health system

The US has introduced a new "click-to-cancel" rule aimed at making it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions and free trials. The new rule, introduced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and set to come into force in six months' time, follows a series of high-profile lawsuits the regulator h

Pinsent Masons has appointed Edinburgh-based partner Walter Clark to join its UK financial services corporate team. Mr Clark is an M&A lawyer with a primary focus on deals in the financial services sector across the UK, particularly for clients with a strong presence in Scotland.

A western company suffered a major data breach after inadvertently hiring a North Korean cyber criminal as a fully-remote worker. A cyber security firm said it assisted the company, which has not been named, after the former contractor downloaded company data and sent a ransom demand.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell Scotland recently hosted a special Indonesian business outreach event in Glasgow.

Terra Firma Chambers is delighted to announce details of its 'Four Cities Tour’, encompassing visits to Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow this November. As part of TFC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening links with law firms and direct access organisations throughout Scotland,

The Aberdeen Legal Walk, organised by the Grampian Community Law Centre, invited members of the legal profession to join forces on Wednesday 9 October to raise money for The Access to Justice Foundation.

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced two new appointments to the firm. In August, Mackinnons welcomed Grant Mills into its residential property department as an associate. With substantial experience working in the north-east in conveyancing and other property related business, he is a valuable a

A sheriff has made no recommendations in the fatal accident inquiry into the death of a prisoner. Gordon Fraser, 79, died within his cell at HMP Addiewell, West Lothian, on 5 June 2022 following a period of deteriorating health. 

Fragomen is inviting senior school pupils and university students in Scotland to take part in its 2024 UK Immigration School. The free online programme, being held for the fifth year in a row, offers an introduction to immigration law and related careers, providing students with insight into the fie

The Supreme Court has marked the day its doors were officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 15 years ago this week.