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Time is running out to nominate yourself or a peer for these inaugural awards which celebrate women in the Scottish legal profession.

The Access to Justice Foundation has announced a new £3.9 million grants programme that will support advice organisations in Scotland, Wales, the Southeast of England, and London.

Ahsan Mustafa explores a common commercial litigation dispute through the lens of a recent sheriff court case.

Cyber risk in the legal sector has evolved, and the way firms manage it now needs to evolve with equal pace. In this briefing note, we break down the top five threats firms face daily, that simply cannot be ignored.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the appointment of a new judge for the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

Lawyers are used to controlling detail, nuance and process. Media interviews seemingly strip all three away (although that is an illusion I’ll explain shortly). Time is short, complexity is unwelcome, and words are edited to fit the needs of the story rather than the speaker. 

Peter Ranscombe peeks behind the curtain at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh to find out how historical inspiration was turned into a theatrical performance.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget goes under the microscope, as Peter Ranscombe explores the reaction.

The Scottish Law Commission (SLC) has now published its Report on Tenement Law: Compulsory Owners’ Associations (Scot Law Com No. 270), alongside a draft Tenements (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.

AI and tech promise to revolutionise delivery of professional services, bringing more efficient and cost-effective ways of working. 

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the latest on the probe into remarks by Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Applications for permission to appeal (PTA) to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland frequently raise questions about the boundary between fact and law and the scope of the arguability test.

The team at Dentons explore crucial regulatory developments in Scots law in 2026 including employment, tax, energy and real estate.

For Scottish lawyers seeking compelling work, strong possibilities for progression and an enviable work-life balance, a move to Australia could be the answer.

Peter Ranscombe goes behind the scenes at Valla to learn how the lawtech start-up is helping employees to represent themselves in employment tribunals.

Improve your employees’ mental wellbeing by supporting them to head outdoors this winter with the National Trust for Scotland corporate membership.

Lord Pentland has announced the appointment of Lord Ericht as Regulatory Judge.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the ongoing toils of Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Peter Ranscombe examines some of the biggest stories making the headlines in the Scottish legal profession over the past 12 months.

Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on a year gone by and remembers one Christmas which showed what life as a solicitor is really like.

A mammoth look at 2025's legal partner promotions, appointments and new hires across Scotland.

Communications consultant Stewart Argo shows how accuracy and accessibility aren’t mutually exclusive when it comes to getting your message across.

An update from the Office of the Public Guardian on the PoA wait time position.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the fallout from an NHS Fife employment tribunal and international calls to protect lawyers.