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Earlier this year, Martyn Evans released his “Independent Strategic Review” of the legal aid system. Solicitor Ken Dalling has prepared the following open letter in response. Dear Sir,

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has launched a new guide to help solicitors avoid the most common complaints.  The short guide – based on the SLCC’s experience of real cases – outlines ten steps which solicitors can take to avoid the most common complaint

A venue in legal London said to be at the heart of the Indian independence movement has been saved from destruction after a local authority refused permission for its redevelopment, The Times reports. The freeholder of the India Club on the Strand wanted to redevelop the building into a hotel but th

Terra Firma Chambers’ Roddy McIlvride QC has been featured in The Times as its "Lawyer of the Week". The article highlights the silk's work with the Faculty of Advocates’ Pro Bono Unit, including his representation of an 84-year-old pensioner which saw her win almost £5,000 to repa

The High Court in London has found that a couple's Islamic marriage falls within the scope of English marriage law but is void in a ruling that could affect thousands of Muslims in England and Wales. Solicitor Nasreen Akhtar, 46, petitioned the court for divorce from her husband 

Legal software company LEAP is to join the Law Society of Scotland’s partnership programme, providing technical know-how and the processes needed for Scottish law firms to succeed in business. As the regulator and representative for over 11,000 Scottish solicitors, the Law Society ha

The doors are opening on one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets ­– Parliament Hall in Edinburgh – the venue for the popular exhibition Parliament House: The Hidden Gem. The show which runs throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe gives a fascinating look back through Scotland&rsqu

The world's most prestigious mathematics medal has been stolen just half an hour after it was awarded.The Fields medal was stolen from Caucher Birkar, one of the four joint winners of the award commonly called the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics".In a statement, the International Congress of Mathematics

Burness Paull LLP has appointed four new partners as its new management team officially takes the helm. With effect from 1st August 2018, Peter Lawson takes over as chairman while Tamar Tammes moves into the role of managing partner.

The number of violent crimes in Scotland has risen to its highest level since 2012/13. Scottish government figures show there were 7,164 violent crimes in Scotland last year, compared to 6,737 in 2015/16.

Govan Law Centre is working with MPs, Glasgow City Council, and a number of third sector agencies and charities to identify affected asylum seekers with a view to raising legal proceedings to prevent Serco from summarily evicting people who are asylum seekers in Glasgow. GLC will also explore the po

The Court of Session has ruled that a 14-year-old boy should now be able to apply to participate fully in his brother's children's hearing. The court recognised the difficulty with the current test for participation as being too restrictive and has decided that words require to be read into the defi

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (RCC&W) has appointed solicitor and rising referee Dan McFarlane to its commercial property department. Mr McFarlane joins RCC&W from Aberdein Considine, where he has worked for the past four years. Starting as a summer placement student, he wen

Edinburgh- and Munich-based lawyers from CMS have advised the lead investor in a €37 million funding round for Berlin-based technology business Grover. The investment round, consisting of €12m from equity investors and €25m in debt capital, was led by Edinburgh-based Circularity Capit