Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025
MARIA FRANCESCA COOMBS, Edinburgh
On 18th September 2025, Maria Francesca Coombs, partner of the firm Coombs Solicitors and Notaries Limited, Edinburgh.
AGE: 61 ADMITTED: 1995
KAREN GATHERUM, Aberdeen
On 2nd September 2025, Karen Gatherum, employee of the firm Gilson Gray LLP, Aberdeen.
AGE: 57 ADMITTED: 2020
Laying down the law — Does Scotland have a problem writing legislation?
In the first article in a three-part series, Peter Ranscombe cuts through the noise of political debate to ask if Scotland has a problem crafting legislation.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Lord Advocate's dual role, Dunblane and assisted dying — Monday March 16
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes discussion of the dual role of the Lord Advocate as well as lengthy assisted dying debate.
Photo gallery and full list of winners from BWS Women in Law Awards 2026
The winners of the 2026 BWS Women in Law Awards including Solicitor of the Year were announced at a 'powerful' event in Glasgow.
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