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Gilson Gray has appointed Martin Cryans as its new business development director. Mr Cryans joins Gilson Gray following more than 20 years in leadership and director roles for organisations including law firm Turcan Connell, and communications agencies Firefly, Beattie and Grayling respectively

A resurgence in demand for urban homes across Scotland has pushed rents to record highs, according to the latest report from letting specialist Citylets.

Scottish house prices continued to edge upwards, but some forward-looking indicators softened slightly, according to the April RICS Residential Market Survey.

The Russian authorities must immediately end their assault on academic freedom and the right to freedom of expression, Amnesty International said today as a campaign to purge schools and universities of dissenting opinions about the aggression against Ukraine escalates. Bruce Millar, Amnesty Interna

UK government plans to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland represent a "full-frontal attack on the rule of law" in spite of revisions making an amnesty conditional on co-operation with authorities, campaigners have said. This week's Queen's speech, setting out the government's legisla

A £290,000 award to the son of a man who died after sustaining injuries on a diving boat has been overturned after an appeal by the boat’s operators to the Inner House of the Court of Session. The action was originally raised by the man’s wife, Debbie Warner, on behalf of their you

A Canadian MP has apologised after making a remote appearance – from a toilet. Other MPs quickly recognised the distinctive background of the parliament building's bathroom as Shafqat Ali, a Liberal MP in Toronto, joined the parliamentary session from his phone.

Magic circle firm Linklaters will train senior lawyers on the impact of menopause under a new global policy aimed at retaining and supporting women of all ages into senior roles. The firm will also facilitate "open discussions" and encourage lawyers to share their experiences of menopause under the

Yesterday’s Daily Record story relating to the “unsatisfactory professional conduct” of Brian McConnachie QC and the Faculty’s investigation into complaints raised against the advocate have inevitably – many would say, quite rightly – led to accusations of institu

Both partners in the family law department of RCCW LLP have obtained specialist accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland. Fiona Coutts and Faye Donald have become accredited specialists in family law, which recognises their specialist knowledge and experience. To become accredited by the Law S

McDougall McQueen has today opened its new Midlothian Property Hub in Dalkeith. As well as estate agency and conveyancing services, the Property Hub will also provide financial services, mortgage advice and free property valuations.

The Lawscot Foundation has been boosted by more than £5,000 donated by guests attending the Law Society of Scotland President’s Dinner. A who’s who of Scotland’s legal sector attended the black-tie event co-hosted by Law Society President Ken Dalling and past president Amanda

A landlord who forced a tenant to wear a bikini at all times has been jailed after being convicted of sex-for-rent offences in a legal first. At Guildford Crown Court, Christopher Cox, 53, was imprisoned for 12 months after pleading guilty to a charge of controlling prostitution for gain and two cou

In recent years, three cases before the Sheriff Appeal Court have clarified the powers of a sheriff where a court action is undefended, and have ruled that the sheriff’s power of inquiry is extremely limited. The rulings are significant for creditors engaged in volume litigation – partic

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over UK government plans to bring forward legislation to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights. The commission is strongly opposed to these "deeply regressive proposals" which it believes are based on false premises and a fl