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A millionaire couple have agreed to hand over £4 million allegedly generated through the so-called "Azerbaijan laundromat". Suleyman Javadov and Izzat Khanim Javadova have been under investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) for years.

The Inner House of the Court of Session has granted a permanent vexatious litigant order against the former director of an engineering company after an application by the Lord Advocate. Gabriel Politakis, a 90 per cent shareholder in the now liquidated Apollo Engineering Ltd, had instigated a variet

Much of Scotland's "already strained" justice system will grind to a halt later this year because of the demand placed on resources by the COP26 in Glasgow – the biggest and most complex event ever held in Scotland. The conference, hosted by the UK government, will take place at the SEC i

The Scottish government has spent more than £1 million on the litigation involving the collapse of Rangers Football Club, a freedom of information request has revealed. The figure is part of a total of more than £5.8m the government has paid in legal fees over the past five financia

Solicitor Aileen Smith has passed away at the age of 68, The Courier reports. Mrs Smith was formerly principal solicitor for Dundee City Council and was one of the lawyers behind the city's early waterfront regeneration.

Pinsent Masons has released its latest year end results, showing a record £503.3 million turnover. The firm reported that turnover broke through the half-billion pounds barrier for the first time, with the business recording 19 per cent growth over a five year period.

SKO Family Law Specialists has taken on Gabriella Lipschitz as a trainee. Ms Lipschitz obtained her LLB and diploma from the University of Edinburgh and is currently a research assistant to the author of the 8th edition of Thomson on Family Law in Scotland, which is due to be published lat

Advocate Jon Kiddie claims that human judges could never be replaced by robots in a new article. Mr Kiddie, a member of Terra Firma Chambers, writes: "A system of law consisting solely of a body of rules requiring enforcement, regurgitation, cross-analysis, interpretation and application? A computer

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT, ATT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a webinar which will take an in-depth look at Family Investment Companies (FICS) on 13 July 2021 from 2pm to 5pm. The speakers, Ritchie Tout of Mazars; Alex Docherty and Billy Cleland of Johnsto

A part-time footballer lost a £55,000 personal injury claim after scoring a remarkable goal on live television with his allegedly injured foot. Callum Saunders, 33, scored from more than 40 metres away, near the halfway line – but his accomplishment turned out to be an own goal.

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal by a 57-year-old woman challenging the appointment by her local authority of a welfare guardian with the power to determine where she could live and where she was allowed to go. The appellant, JK, argued that the appointment amounted to a deprivation of

Some 200 medical professionals have expressed “great concern” over a proposed bill to grant the terminally ill the right to an assisted suicide. Health care professionals from various specialities have signed a letter to Health Secretary Humza Yousaf detailing their concerns.

Eversheds Sutherland has today appointed employment partner Euan Smith in Edinburgh. Mr Smith, an employment law specialist of over 20 years, joins from Pinsent Masons. He brings a wealth of experience in advising public and private sector employers, leading on a varied and full spectrum of emp

Shared Parenting Scotland has published a revised and updated guide to child welfare reports and child welfare reporters. Where separated parents cannot agree arrangements for time with their children they may end up in court, most often the Sheriff Court.

Linsdays lawyer David Rose has said investment interest in Dundee will intensify as a result of the Eden Project's "ambitious" plans for the city.