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Some senior legal figures in Scotland have suggested the sector is unlikely to see many more mergers. Recent years have seen big names including Dundas & Wilson, McGrigors,Biggart Baillie, Tods Murray and Semple Fraser disappear from the scene.

Scots lawyers have “serious concerns” about snooping legislation proposed by the UK government that could see their confidential communications with clients intercepted. The Law Society of Scotland expressed concern about the consequences of the draft Investigatory Powers Bill for legal professi

The Lord Advocate has given his support to a call by the Lord President for a change in the way children give evidence in court following a serious case of child sex abuse in the Highlands. In February last year, Mark MacLennan was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of rapi

A Scots lawyer who embezzled over £1 million has been struck off by the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT). SSDT investigators found David Lyons, 64, had been involved in numerous illegal practices.

John Deighan An anti-abortion campaign intended to combat moves which could see terminations legalised “up until the point of birth” when the matter is devolved to Holyrood has been launched.

Scotland's court service has only sold a single former courthouse after a series of controversial closures begun more than two years ago according to BBC Scotland. Between November 2013 and January 2015 the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) closed ten sheriff courts.

Andrew Leaitherland DWF acquired German international commercial law firm BridgehouseLaw on 1st January.

Catherine Dyer The first woman to be made crown agent and chief executive of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Catherine Dyer, has been awarded a CBE for services to law and order.

Lord Bonomy Scottish ministers have announced a new review into fox hunting laws in Scotland to be led by Lord Bonomy.

L-R: Clare MacPherson and Hugo Allan Thorntons has bolstered its business law team with a new senior appointment.

A new police unit is being deployed across the Scottish rail network following increasing reports of anti-social behaviour by football fans. British Transport Police (BTP) said a dedicated football unit within the force consisting of uniformed and plan-clothes officers would identify and deter troub

Dr Maureen Kinsler Dr Maureen Kinsler has been appointed international chairman of Marks & Clerk, an intellectual property service provider, and the UK’s largest firm of patent and trade mark attorneys.

Bob Ruddiman A leading oil and gas expert warned the industry should prepare for a lower oil price over an extended period and that there was more pain to come for the beleaguered UK sector.

A child counsellor with convictions for offences of dishonesty whose application to be the kinship carer for her teenage niece and nephew was refused following a disclosure check has successfully appealed against a decision to include her name on the children’s list. A sheriff allowed the appeal a

SLN assistant editor Kapil Summan looks back at some of the biggest stories in Scots law this year. The past year has been one of reform and change in the Scottish legal profession. In January, the then Lord President, Lord Gill, announced the timetable for the commencement of provisions of the Cour