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Professor Peter Watson has been appointed as president of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). Professor Watson takes on the role from Tracy Alexander FKC, director of forensic services for the City of London Police.

The lawyer who represented the British victims of the Lockerbie bombing has called on the Trump administration to release files held by specialist agencies in the US related to the tragedy. In a letter to Matthew Palmer, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy to the UK, Professor Peter Wat

A journey of a thousand miles is said to begin with a single step. I suggest a journey needs a destination. Without this the traveller is lost. COVID-19 has paralysed this country and indeed the world. It threatens our economy, collective life, family life and how we as human beings exist and intera

PBW Law has announced that Professor Peter Watson has been appointed president elect of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). As an organisation BAFS encourages study, improves practice, disseminates information and advances knowledge in forensic science and forensic medicine for public b

Professor Peter Watson, solicitor advocate at PBW Law, has joined Legal Network International (LNI) which has members in 50 countries and 130 cities. Partner Pamela Rodgers and other staff will also be part of the network. LNI is an alliance of law firms that provides clients with representation on

The University of Strathclyde has awarded Professor Peter Watson with an executive leadership award. Established in 2019 by Professor Sir Jim MacDonald, Principal and Vice Chancellor, the Strathclyde Executive Leadership Award (STELAR) acknowledges excellence in leadership across the university&rsqu

It has been brought to our attention that yesterday's story entitled “Part-time sheriff suspended over hedge fund probe” contained an inaccuracy. Mr Watson’s suspension was in respect of a court action by a liquidator for payment against a firm of solicitors of whom Mr Watson is a former partn

Professor Peter Watson of PBW Law has been appointed to a panel studying the coronavirus threat for police in Scotland. Professor Watson is the legal member of the panel tasked with giving specialist advice on the safeguards police require.

Following the extrajudicial settlement of the Heather Capital action in which part-time sheriff Peter Watson was named as one of the defenders, the Lord President, Lord Carloway has lifted the suspension imposed upon him in terms of section 34 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Sheriff

Professor Peter Watson, solicitor advocate at PBW Law, has written to the Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC on behalf of two families who lost loved ones in the COVID-19 outbreak at Home Farm Care Home on Skye, requesting full consideration of whether a crime was committed by the operators of

PBW Law has received a ranking for Police Law in the Chambers UK 2024 directory, as well as an individual ranking for Professor Peter Watson. PBW Law was awarded the two rankings in recognition of its work in representing police officers in fatal accident inquiries, public inquiries, judicial review

The lord president, Lord Gill (pictured), has suspended a part-time sheriff as it emerged he is linked to a company being investigated over a controversial liquidation. Peter Watson last sat at Perth Sheriff Court on 13 February and was suspended by Lord Gill on February 16.

A claim worth millions of pounds against a Glasgow law firm linked to a collapsed hedge fund has been abandoned. Paul Duffy, a liquidator with Ernst & Young, had brought a claim against Professor Peter Watson and Levy & McRae after the collapse of Heather Capital and allegations that £90 mi

Pamela Rodgers has been promoted to partner at PBW Law. Ms Rodgers joined the firm in 2017 and her work includes civil and criminal litigation. She holds a master’s degree in international human rights law and is currently undertaking the diploma in forensic medical science at the Academy of F

PBW Law has appointed new solicitor Regan Wallace to join its growing team. Mr Wallace holds an LLB from the University of Dundee and obtained his diploma from the University of Strathclyde.