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
Martyn’s Law – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and new legal duties for Scottish premises
The incoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 calls for improved security measures and emergency response procedures. Caroline Loudon highlights what it means for Scottish venues and events.
Behind the Blockchain — How far should the law go to unmask crypto crime?
In the complex world of cryptoassets, how do we balance a right to privacy with measures to target the criminals exploiting the tech, writes Louis Fairweather?
Climate law in Scotland — Has the nation lost its Net Zero nerve?
It is a lively and exciting time for climate law in Scotland. The stakes are high, and much hangs in the balance, writes Dr Thomas L Muinzer, co-founder of the Scottish Climate Emergency Legal Network.
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