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Ampersand Advocates has announced the return of Joanna Cherry KC to the Scottish bar. Ms Cherry brings with her a wealth of experience in human rights, public law, criminal law, constitutional matters, medical-legal matters and in fatal accident inquiries.

A team of 60 from Jones Whyte participated in the Great Scottish Run, raising vital funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. 

One in five law firms in Ireland say they are likely to become legal partnerships in the next five years, according to a survey published by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) to mark the introduction of the new business structure. As of today, solicitors can form partnerships with barri

An influential legal resource used by countries around the world to understand and analyse legal aspects of the use of cyber capabilities on the international plane has been updated for 2024. The Cyber Law Toolkit provides guidance on international law and cyber operations. It is used by governments

Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced the promotion of its head of construction, Simone Young, who becomes the firm’s 13th partner. Recruited in 2015, Ms Young is a non-contentious construction law specialist with extensive experience acting for a variety of clients across the sector. Based

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the recruitment of a new partner, Anya Duncan, to its employment law team in Scotland. Ms Duncan, who is dual-qualified, joins from Stronachs and is an accredited specialist in employment law. She is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters, acting for a range of i

A motorist who chugged an entire bottle of liquor shortly after being pulled over has been acquitted of drink driving after a court concluded it was impossible to tell if he was already drunk. The court in Daegu, South Korea, heard that the suspect drank an entire bottle of soju – which typica

Three jailed Ayrshire drug traffickers have been given court orders designed to prevent their involvement in serious organised crime. Alan Stewart, 44; Leslie Montgomery, 64, and Matthew Cullimore, 37, were jailed for a total of 14 years last month after they admitted being involved in serious organ

The UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) is expected to rule by the end of the year on a case brought by Northern Ireland journalists alleging unlawful police surveillance. Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested in 2018 following the release of No Stone Unturned, their documentary about

Indignant chicken owners crashed a new online portal for registering their animals after signing up roast chickens and ready meals in protest. New rules require chicken owners in England and Wales to register any chickens they have which are kept outdoors, with penalties of up to six months' impriso

A team of runners from Thompsons Solicitors took part in the Great Scottish Run to raise funds for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. 

Alexander Sutherland has returned to Ampersand Advocates and full-time practice at the civil bar after serving as an advocate depute for three years. During his time with the Crown Office he prosecuted numerous cases in the High Court of Justiciary. He brings a wealth of experience to his practice a

Criminal lawyers south of the border are to withdraw from legal aid work over a pay dispute with ministers. The Law Society is to advise its members to consider withdrawing from legal aid work or scaling it back until the UK government provides a "meaningful response" to lawyers' demands.

Arnot Manderson Advocates has again received high praise from the Legal 500 upon the release of the latest bar rankings. Members were ranked across all seven practice areas, further solidifying its reputation as a leading full-service Stable. Leading the way is experienced and respected silk Duncan

Holmes Mackillop has promoted senior solicitor Katherine MacPherson to associate within its private client team. With extensive experience of advising on wills, powers of attorney and executries, along with residential conveyancing, Ms MacPherson has quickly established herself as an integral member