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
Weekly roundup of Scots Law in the headlines including Angela Constance and David Lammy under pressure — Monday December 8
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes both Scottish and UK justice ministers facing intense scrutiny as well as plans for reforming abortion laws.
From boardrooms to turbines — What I wish I’d known before leaving private practice for an in-house role
Jennifer Malcolm, vice-convener of the Society’s In-house Lawyers Committee, reflects on a career in-house.
In-house 101 — What happens when your colleagues become your clients
Peter Ranscombe discovers why so many of Scotland’s lawyers are choosing to work in-house rather than in private practice.
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