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"I initially resisted taking on any family cases. I had some notion that female lawyers doing family law was a cliché."

A Complaint was raised by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against John David Mair, Solicitor, Glasgow.

Scotland’s most senior judge has highlighted the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence during a speech at the annual Opening of the Legal Year ceremony.

Dylan Mitchell and Donde Thiam, senior solicitors at Blackadders LLP, explore challenges to wills and how they interact with a cohabitant’s claim for financial provision on intestacy.

As Scotland’s universities struggle to balance their books, Peter Ranscombe explores what the future may hold for the nation’s law schools.

The SLCC’s Vicky Crichton explains the body’s often-misunderstood ‘sifting function’ and its role in rejecting or referring complaints.

Scotland’s third verdict was branded controversial during efforts to reform the criminal justice system, writes Joshua King, and proposals to ditch it altogether ‘untested’. Now Parliament has voted to abolish ‘not proven’, how have solicitors reacted?

A rare opportunity to merge with a long-established, high-performing chamber practice located in a prominent town centre within the North East.

Dr Leon Moller, expert in maritime law, examines the legal issues arising from the collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate.

The Employment Rights Bill, which contains the UK Government’s flagship employment law reforms, has been subject to significant amendments. We summarise the current position ahead of Royal Assent expected later this year.

Scotland’s capital city is awash with pubs that have legal connections. Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe acts as our guide during a trawl through 11 famous examples.

Peter Ranscombe looks at the factors that high-street law firms need to consider when it comes to succession planning.

Peter Ranscombe gets geeky over corporate structures with managing partner Jacqueline Law and asks what’s next for her and Aberdein Considine.

From accessibility to affordability, high-street law firms have much to offer their communities, writes Sue Omar

With fees stagnating, funding decreasing and law firms reluctant to take on cases, legal aid is reaching tipping point, as Gordon Cairns explains.

How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.

Joshua King delves into the data which reveals the threats, and possibilities, facing our firms.

In their judgment, the bench emphasised the need for parental co-operation where parties reside in different countries.

Lockton explores some of the risk management considerations for private client practitioners when dealing with cryptocurrency forming part of a deceased estate.

The National Free Wills Network is a unique initiative that connects solicitors with individuals who wish to leave a gift to charity through their Will.

An appeal in terms of Section 42ZA(10) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 was made by Andrew Stephen Medley (“the Appellant”) against the Determination made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland.

At the Society’s Legal Technology Conference 2025, artificial intelligence came under the spotlight. Conference co-chair Aleks Tomczyk takes stock of events.

With the Hague Convention now in force in the UK, Dr Robbie Reid from the University of Stirling examines the new legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil and commercial cases.

Fourteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.