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Thirteen of Aberdein Considine's employees working from Aberdeen to Manchester have been elevated in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Glasgow-based Ellen Masters has been promoted to senior associate in banking litigation, while Lindsey McDiarmid (Aberdeen) and Euan Forbes (Edinburgh) be

Surveyors in Scotland report that house prices rose through the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, showing a more resilient upward trend than all other UK regions aside from Northern Ireland. According to the late

Speedy Gonzalez has been caught with an enormous haul of stolen supermarket goods, police say. A local police department in the US state of Georgia went viral after announcing the arrest and charging of a 40-year-old man seemingly named for the world-famous cartoon character.

A second court has been established for the National Personal Injury Court (NPIC) based at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Following significant year-on-year increases in the number of cases registered, the substantial volume of motions, opposed motions and proof business proceeding each week, the new Cour

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has gained recognition in its first financial year after being shortlisted for Legal Firm of the Year category at the British Business Awards. The award celebrates legal firms that make outstanding contributions to the UK industry, based on commercial success, compan

A lawyer in Serbia who was fined for insulting a judge did not suffer a violation of his right to freedom of expression, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Čedomir Backović was fined 100,000 Serbian dinars, around €910 at the time, after sarcastically referring to a court as compri

Scottish MPs have backed a call for the UK government to establish an independent public inquiry into the UK's involvement in the Gaza war. An open letter penned by Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader turned independent MP, has been signed by 30 other MPs and five Lords.

Revolut has been ordered by Lithuania's central bank to pay a €3.5 million fine for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) processes, its largest financial penalty to date. The Bank of Lithuania, which oversees Revolut's European banking operations alongside the European Central B

Police have seized seven tigers from a septuagenarian who claimed they were his "emotional support animals". Nevada man Karl Mitchell, 71, took the big cats out on walks and allowed members of the public to interact with them, videos he posted to social media show.

A new service that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House has been launched. The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes to UK company law under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

BTO has announced the appointment of Jen Paton as partner in its corporate team in Edinburgh. Ms Paton brings to BTO impressive transactional experience, including playing a key role in several landmark deals, and a strong reputation for providing strategic advice to clients across multiple sectors,

Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across Scotland. Joining the Law Society’s Council allows you to influence important decisions, contribute to key pieces of work and represent and support local solicitors.

TC Young has announced four promotions. Evelyn Wallace has been promoted to the position of senior associate. She joined TC Young in 2017 and has over 10 years of family law experience.

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. Over the past 12 months, ALP has had some notable success, such as introducing new community initiatives; assisting over 300 school pupils in Aberdeenshire; and helping vulnerab

Inksters Solicitors has received the award for the Best Legal Email message campaign at the Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) 2025. The IAC is an international competition dedicated to recognising excellence in online advertising across various industries and formats. Entries are evaluated base