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Harper Macleod has announced that its chairman and founder, Professor Lorne Crerar CBE KC (Hon) FRSE, has been appointed as as Honorary King's Counsel in Scotland. This award, formalised in Scotland for the first time in 2024, recognises those who have made a major contribution to the legal professi

Freeths has appointed partner Jane Dickers to its Glasgow office, joining the firm’s national commercial dispute resolution team. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, Ms Dickers is well-versed in managing cases in the Court of Session and in sheriff courts across Scotland. She also has sig

Arnot Manderson Advocates welcomed the news that stable members Ceit-Anna MacLeod and David Turner have been appointed King’s Counsel. This brings the number of senior counsel in Scotland’s full-service stable to eleven. Ms MacLeod called to the bar in 2012 and is instructed as counsel t

Compass Chambers has announced the appointments of new silks Gordon Balfour KC, Emma Toner KC and Yvonne Waugh KC. The trio were among 14 new King's Counsel appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has said it is investigating how a shirt was advertised for sale with a doctored image of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering a healthcare CEO in New York City. The now removed listing showed a smiling Mangione modelling a short-sleeved shirt in what may hav

Dentons has elected Susan Kelly as non-executive chair of the firm's global board. Ms Kelly is a banking partner in the firm’s Edinburgh and London offices, serving as a member of both the Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East LLP’s board and the Firm's global board. She will step into the

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders saw average selling prices rise by 4.5 per cent year-on-year.

Ainslie Morrison has been promoted to associate within the family team at Hunter & Robertson Solicitors. Ms Morrison joined the firm as a senior solicitor and brings over five years of experience in family law, guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives with clarit

Glasgow and Central Scotland based estate agent and solicitors, Pacitti Jones, is expanding its legal practice in Glasgow through the acquisition of Rutherglen-based Carr Berman Crichton (CBC).  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and

A court in the US has decided against ordering Google to divest its Chrome and Android business in a competition case concerning its search monopoly. The US Department of Justice launched the long-running legal proceedings during the final months of the first Trump administration in October 2020, su

Livingstone Brown has pledged its support to eight charities by signing up to Will Aid for another season.  

TLT has expanded its office at Cadworks in Glasgow, marking another milestone in a year of growth. Designed from scratch to support TLT's flexible approach to working, TLT World, the enhanced office offers 60 additional desks, more meeting rooms and new areas that "foster innovation, connection and

Keoghs has strengthened its legal services offering with two appointments. As part of Keoghs’ continued expansion in Scotland, two partners join from Clyde & Co. Karen Dance brings over 25 years’ experience in insurance litigation, specialising in defended reparation cases. 

Stronachs LLP has appointed five new trainee solicitors and retained four newly qualified solicitors. Each of the new trainees will have the opportunity to work across different departments over the two-year programme, supported by partners and senior lawyers throughout.

The beloved costumed mascot of a popular US restaurant chain was arrested in front of bewildered children after being accused of credit card theft. Florida man Jermell Jones, 41, was dressed as the eponymous rodent mascot of Chuck E. Cheese – even wearing a giant foam head – when he was