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CMS has introduced a new offering to the Scottish legal market with the launch of its Strategic Secondment Unit (SSU). The new unit provides a dedicated and experienced team of lawyers to directly support their clients within their business premises. The SSU offers Scottish clients a full-time, perm

Pictured (L-R): David Beveridge, Chris Wheeler, Emily Glen-Hencher, Sarah Sheldon, Darya Burton, Katherine Phillips, Ryan Macready, Laura McKnight and Cameron Broome Macdonald Henderson has announced a raft of appointments and promotions.

Inverness-headquartered Innes & Mackay has appointed solicitor Meegan Anderson to its family law department Ms Anderson said: “Having lived in the Highlands all my life, I look forward to working closely with the local community, using my legal expertise to assist them wherever I can.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have written to Justice Secretary Angela Constance seeking an update on when jury trials will return to various rural and island courts, including Kirkwall Sheriff Court. It follows an order in July that prohibited new jury trials in island courts as a result of failur

Over £20,000 was raised for anti-trafficking charities at the Tumbling Lassie Ball this year. The ball is organised by the Tumbling Lassie Appeal which is run by members of the Faculty of Advocates to raise funds for IJM (International Justice Mission) and SOHTIS (Survivors of Human Traffickin

A new report sets out Edinburgh Council’s understanding of the failures identified by Lord Hardie in delivery of the first phase of the tram project and how lessons learned can ensure future delivery of major infrastructure projects can avoid similar issues. It includes consideration of Lord H

A former community centre caretaker has been jailed for 10 years over a course of child sexual abuse undertaken while in a position of trust within his local community. Ronald McMillan, now 79, used his employment and links within the local community to target and abuse young boys both at Fauldhouse

The Faculty of Advocates will again be coming out in support of vulnerable families in Fife during the festive season this year. Members, staff, colleagues across the whole of the legal profession and their friends and families are being asked to donate presents, treats or cash which will go to the

Strathclyde Law School has announced the appointment of Professor Adelyn Wilson as its new head of school. Professor Wilson joins Strathclyde from Aberdeen University, where she held a personal chair and was the university’s dean for international stakeholder engagement. Her research interests

On November 9 Scullion LAW hosted a Remembrance networking event to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces.

A confectionery company has lost its entire $110,000 shipment of exotic Japanese KitKats, becoming the latest victim of a sophisticated 'strategic theft' scam. Danny Taing, founder of New York-based Bokksu, which specialises in offering rare Japanese snacks to American consumers, had ordered an

A new plea surgery at Glasgow Sheriff Court has led to the early resolution of nearly 130 cases. The surgery was introduced by Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar, with the support of the procurator fiscal, the Glasgow Bar Association and the Royal Faculty of Procurators, in a further initiative aimed at

Jamie McRorie has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner in its regulation and markets practice. He brings over 20 years’ experience in both private practice and industry. He joins the firm from Ofgem, where he was deputy director – legal, working at the forefront of energy reg

Alan Watt has joined Inksters as a consultant solicitor under the firm's Plug and Play Law model. Mr Watt founded Watt Law in 2011 and has operated since then as a sole practitioner from The Centre in Cumbernauld. He is an experienced litigator dealing with both civil and criminal cases.

Macleod and MacCallum has announced that Gemma McClelland has joined the board of directors. Chief executive Alison Martin said: “It’s great to be able to announce Gemma’s promotion to the board as a director. Gemma came to Macleod & MacCallum in 2019, joining our busy resident