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With the UK Home Office maintaining its focus on enforcing immigration laws, ensuring compliance, and reducing net migration, 2025 is set to be another busy year for both immigration lawyers and their clients. Ashley Fleming takes us through some of the likely changes to immigration rules and guidance.

Each year, legal aid supports an extensive network of committed providers to deliver help across Scotland to thousands of people facing a wide range of problems. But that does not mean that all needs are being met, or that the system operates as smoothly as it could.

Why are individuals reaching for help when businesses are suffering in silence?

OPG launch new Power of Attorney Case Management System

2024 was, as some might say, a landmark year of changes for immigration law. So what does this mean for the legal profession? 

David Christie and Charles Mak explore how you can safeguard construction finances following the recent collapse of ISG.

A pilot which saw improved experiences for complainers and witnesses in five courts is to be rolled out to all sheriff courts in Scotland by the end of this year.

Government proposals for new levels of direct government control and involvement in how Scottish solicitors work are to be removed from the Legal Services Regulation Bill, which the Society says preserves supremacy of the rule of law.

Lockton reflects on its engagement with the profession in 2024 and share some notable take-aways.

First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the appointment of Scotland’s new Lord President by His Majesty the King.

Thomas Mitchell discusses the legal landscape of dashcams in Scotland and what’s next for them in terms of protection and privacy.

Between 2017 and 2019 the UK witnessed one of the biggest advertising campaigns related to mis-sold financial productions. Now, the profession prepares for what could be another major compensation scheme for mis-selling practices in relation to PCPs and HPs.

In 2024, AI ceased to be a distant abstraction for the legal profession and is now an undeniable presence at every level of practice.

A new version of the Scottish Standard Clauses has been released by the Scottish Conveyancers Forum.

In 2024 there were some significant policy and legal changes which aim to better protect children’s rights in Scotland and reflect a commitment to creating a Scotland where children’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.

Katy Sharpe looks at the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players alongside the impact of the Bosman ruling.

Sophie McIvor spoke to Harriet who earlier in 2024 helped to open a Law Clinic at the University of Dundee, plus they discuss careers and legal aid.

Christina Blacklaws discusses the dominant trends emerging in the lawtech sector in 2025.

Gretton, Reid and Steven’s Conveyancing roadshow starting soon. Don’t forget to register.

When Lynne Macfarlane joined DWF’s insurance team in Scotland in October 2019, she was full of ambition to network with colleagues, build client relationships, and contribute her expertise as a solicitor advocate. However, just five months later the world shifted with the first COVID-19 lockdown.

Law firms are not immune to cybercrime, fraud and deepfakes. In fact security experts advise that they are a favourite target for cyber criminals due to the amount of data held.

The Scottish Law Commission has had another busy year progressing its Eleventh Programme of Law Reform. As 2024 comes to a close, there are many highlights and achievements to reflect upon.

Naeema Sajid shares a 2024 round up of what equality, diversity and inclusion has looked like in the profession.

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation legislation – what is the position in Scotland?