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Shoosmiths has announced a record £80 million profit in its results for the 2025/26 financial year, with profit per equity partner (PEP) exceeding £1m for the second consecutive year, as the firm continues to invest in innovative technology, clients and high value-work. Underlying turnov

A boutique legal studio built on decades of corporate and commercial expertise has launched in Dundee. Attuned is founded by Campbell Clark and Kirk Dailly, who bring a track record of supporting innovative and ambitious businesses through mergers and acquisitions, investment transactions and commer

Daniel Bain has joined Lindsays as a partner in its dispute resolution and litigation (DRL) team in Edinburgh. Mr Bain, known widely for his work in commercial property and contract disputes, said: “I feel that Lindsays is a great fit for my expertise, not just in property and commercial dispu

Arnot Manderson Advocates has welcomed Ed Cadden, Gregor McPhail, Jillian Merchant, Alan Calderwood and Garry Ferguson to the stable following their admission to the Faculty of Advocates on Friday. This follows directly on from the recent success of two well attended Better the Devil You Know Semina

Google will face an 11-week trial starting on 28 September in a legal action for over £1 billion in damages brought on behalf of thousands of UK app developers who were allegedly overcharged for using Google’s Play Store. With the trial now approaching, Google has failed in a last ditch

The opening of the new prison in Inverness has been delayed again, with the Scottish government saying the facility is now expected to be completed in spring 2027. Justice Secretary Neil Gray told Holyrood that construction issues had pushed back the completion of the £209 million HMP Highland

Axiom Advocates has announced that Mitchell Abbott and Liam Smith have called to the bar, further strengthening Axiom's commercial and public law expertise. Mr Abbott joins Axiom as an experienced litigator with a broad commercial and public law practice. His experience spans a wide range of dispute

Ampersand has welcomed Laura-anne Langlands and Miranda Cannibal to the stable, following their call to the bar today. On the new members’ arrival, stable director Isla Davie KC, said: “We are delighted that Laura-anne and Miranda are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded a

Optimum Advocates has welcomed Chris Farrell, Eve Gilchrist and Iain Cahill to the stable today. Mr Farrell calls to the bar after 12 years as a solicitor. He practised primarily in criminal litigation. He has extensive experience of trial advocacy in a wide range of matters, including serious viole

Compass Chambers has welcomed Ross Fairweather, Carolyn McPhee and Jennifer Martinez Sillars to the stable after they called to the bar today. Prio to calling to the bar, Mr Fairweather worked in Anderson Strathern’s litigation department before joining Clyde & Co, working in their catastr

Mohsen Din, Florence Gibson and Molly Little have joined Westwater Advocates. They each bring excellent credentials, relevant experience and an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.

Themis Advocates has welcomed Julie Fisher. Ms Fisher brings a wealth of experience to the Themis reparation team, having practised as a solicitor in private practice for 20 years prior to calling to the bar. Throughout her career, she worked with a number of firms specialising in personal injury an

Ryan Houghton has joined Terra Firma Chambers having called to the bar today. Prior to calling, Mr Houghton worked at Ledingham Chalmers in commercial litigation and rural property. Before turning to the law, he served for seven years in the Royal Air Force and subsequently worked at the House of Co

Authorities in Mombasa, Kenya, have announced a crackdown on the spreading of false claims about disappearing male genitalia. The hoax, which reportedly originated in neighbouring Kwale County, has led to a series of attacks in recent days, with several people injured after being falsely accused of

Blackadders LLP has welcomed lawyers from across the globe to an international summer conference in Dundee. The Legus International network of law firms gathered in the city for its 2026 Annual Meeting from 25th to 27th June. The event was last held in Scotland in 2013.