News

Peter Lawson Burness Paull has advised on the successful management buyout of Cortex Worldwide from a multi-billion dollar global corporation.

A labourer who sued his former employers after developing post traumatic stress disorder following a fire at a power station from which he had to be rescued has had an appeal in his action for damages dismissed. The Inner House of the Court of Session upheld the decision of the Lord Ordinary to refu

Paul Tweed

Angela Constance Increasing employment opportunities for minority ethnic communities is part of a range of actions set out by Equalities Secretary Angela Constance aimed at advancing race equality.

Members of Terra Firma Chambers braved temperatures as low as -7C on Saturday night for Sleep in the Park, the world's largest ever charity sleep-out.

It’s a sure sign that Christmas is drawing close – the Faculty of Advocates has now started to welcome donations for its Xmas collection in aid of vulnerable families. All this week, presents treats or cash (don’t forget Gift Aid) will be gathered and stored, ready to be driven to Fife on Satu

The hard work has paid off for these legal prizewinners:

A motorist who was found guilty of driving while using a mobile phone after he was seen by two police officers has had an appeal against his conviction rejected. The appellant claimed that the evidence of two police witnesses was “insufficient” to prove that an offence had been committed, but th

A medical student who was spared a prison sentence after stabbing her boyfriend because of her "extraordinary talent" is appealing her suspended sentence. Aspiring surgeon Lavinia Woodward, a 24-year-old student at Oxford University, was handed a 10-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months at O

Lady Dorrian The Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, examined vulnerable witnesses, digitisation of the courts and case management in her keynote address to the 21st Century Bar Conference 2017.

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow will mark its 350th anniversary next year. A publication is planned to mark the occasion and the RFPG welcomes members who have any anecdotes or memories of the library or messages which could be included to contribute.

Andrew Thin A “dysfunctional land market” lies at the root of Scotland’s housing crisis and intervention is required to increase the supply of land for new homes, according to a new discussion paper.

Daniel Högsta

Gillian Wood Shoosmiths has appointed Gillian Wood as a senior associate to its growing real estate team.

Sheenagh Adams The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, Sheenagh Adams, has announced that she is stepping down from her role.