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Tomás Pizarro-Escuti gives a final year law student's perspective on the legal aid crisis and struggle for justice in modern Scotland.

Independent Scottish law firm Thorntons, has achieved robust growth, with turnover increasing by 16% year on year as it continues to grow its legal services for business and life.

Would anyone holding or knowing of a Will by Gordon Paterson Walker late of 2 Hawkhead Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 3NA and who died on 29th July 2024 please contact Wright & Crawford Solicitors, 11 Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3QS p.johnston@wright-crawford.co.uk or Tel: 0141 887 6211.

Every month, the Law Society Policy Team and its network of committee volunteers respond to a variety of consultations and comment on a range of Bills, helping to shape good law for the benefit of its members and in the public interest.

Rachel Houghton of Business Moves Group explores the carbon footprint of office furniture, and discusses how firms can engage with the circular economy to become more sustainable.

Would anyone holding or knowing of a Will by James Taylor late of 34 Sandringham Avenue, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 5DU and who died on 6th November 2024 please contact Wright & Crawford Solicitors, 11 Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3QS p.johnston@wright-crawford.co.uk or Tel: 0141 887 6211.a

A new social media account has been created to inform and educate the public about Scotland’s judicial office holders and their role and work within the justice system.

Members of the Scottish Human Rights Commission and team members are travelling again to the Highlands and Islands in February and March 2025 to deliver a series of community empowerment events.

The BICBA bursary competition is open to barristers, advocates and solicitors of less than 7 years’ standing practising in England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland or Northern Ireland, and those undergoing training for qualification in those jurisdictions.

In a world where academic pressure is intensifying, the need for pastoral care has never been more urgent, says Dr Temitope Omotola Odusanya.

Following a momentous 2024, Disabling Barriers Scotland (DBS) announces partnerships with six new legal partners; Addleshaw Goddard, Brodies, Thorntons Solicitors, McGovern Reid Court Lawyers, Scullion Law and Shepherd and Wedderburn.

Coming into force in April, the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 brings modernisation to moveable transactions, says Ahsan Mustafa.

Scotland’s commercial property market has changed drastically since 1964. A lack of available commercial premises across urban areas is no longer a prevalent issue; rent does not appear to be at an unreasonable level and landlords no longer enjoy the strong negotiating powers that they once did. Having special legal rules for “shop leases” but not those used for other business purposes is now difficult to justify.

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP today announces the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025.

When it comes to managing risk, there are some pain points that can be more acute in certain practice areas. Here, Anna Forsyth and Matthew Thomson from Lockton shine the spotlight on family law.

SLAB’s Client Legal Services (CLS) Directorate have welcomed three trainee solicitors who will be the first intake to benefit from a new traineeship in both civil and criminal law.

Join Free Wills Month! Gain exposure, new clients, and earn fees for every Will written. The next campaign will run throughout March 2025; your firm will be promoted in local newspapers and on our website with 200k+ visitors per campaign. Get in touch today for more information; richard@freewillsmonth.org.uk

With 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for employment law across the UK - including here in Scotland - employment law specialists Jillian McLaughlan and Debbie Fellows talk through seven key issues.

Significant changes to the data protection landscape are expected in 2025, thanks to the new Data (Use and Access) Bill, the renewal of the UK/EU adequacy decision and the possibility of new artificial intelligence legislation. It’s crucial to stay ahead of these shifts by considering their implications early.

Women in Law Scotland, a group aimed at promoting gender equality in the Scottish Legal profession, is relaunching. A refreshed committee have been working over the course of the past year to redefine the group’s aims and strategy.

Dr Temitope Omotola Odusanya explores historical and contemporary perspectives, and highlights the continuing struggle for equality in property ownership in Scotland.

Dr Corsino San Miguel PhD, LLB - a member of the AI Research Group and the Public Sector AI Task Force at the Scottish Government Legal Directorate - considers Scotland's innovation past and what the profession can learn for the future.

Joshua King introduces himself to the profession as the new editor of the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland

As solicitors who work in residential conveyancing will no doubt be aware, it is not uncommon for missives to be concluded very close to the date of settlement, if not on the same day.