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SPONSORED: Excellent Expansion Opportunity

5th May 2025
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable chamber practice in a rapidly expanding Lanarkshire commuter town, approximately 25 minutes from Glasgow.

SPONSORED: Will Notice — Richard George MacLeod

31st March 2025
Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a Will by Mr Richard George MacLeod who died on 29th December 2024 please contact Walter Gerrard & Company

SPONSORED: Will Notice - Stuart Cairns Cunningham

11th March 2025
Would anyone holding, or knowing of, a Will by Stuart Cairns Cunningham, last address 63B Valley Gardens, Kirkcaldy, please contact MacGregor Bowman.

SPONSORED: Will Notice - Ethel Mary Ross

4th March 2025
Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a Will by Mrs Ethel Mary Ross, latterly of 47E Mansfield Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9JX, who died on 26th October 2024, please contact Mrs Gemma McHardy, Walter Gerrard & Company.

SPONSORED: Will Notice - Gordon Paterson Walker

25th February 2025
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.

SPONSORED: Will Notice - James Taylor

24th February 2025
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

SPONSORED: Will notice: Ms Michelle Margaret Maitland

7th February 2025
Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a Will by Ms Michelle Margaret Maitland please contact David Geddes.

SSDT Decision: Lochrie

30th January 2025
The Scottish Solictors' Disciplinary Tribunal has issued their latest decision, in relation to Stephen Richard Lochrie.

Risk management resolutions

24th January 2025
Here are five suggestions for risk management resolutions for law firms in 2025, provided by Lockton.

SPONSORED: The Clark Foundation for Legal Education - applications for grant/scholarship 2025

24th January 2025
The Clark Foundation for Legal Education, applications now open for grants/scholarships in 2025.

SPONSORED: Will notice - Stewart & Bennett

22nd January 2025
Would anyone holding a Will by Fiona Margaret Macfarlane please contact Debbie Silk, Stewart & Bennett.

SPONSORED: The importance of effective practice management software in ensuring compliance

21st January 2025
LawWare's head of operations, Melissa Blackwood, examines how your software can ensure your firm is compliant.

SPONSORED: Will notice - Gillespie Macandrew

16th December 2024
Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a will for Craig Ronald Rendall, please contact Alex Foulkes at Gillespie MacAndrew.

SPONSORED: Transforming legal practice

10th December 2024
For modern law firms, efficiency counts. Firms are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens and enhance client service. One of the most effective strategies to achieve these goals is the adoption of integrated software solutions. At LawWare, we understand the unique challenges faced by legal professionals and offer innovative software designed to meet them.

SPONSORED: The highlight of 2024 at the Society’s Annual Conference

5th December 2024
YourCashier share their experiences of proudly sponsoring the much-loved headshot photobooth and how they turned a professional networking staple into a celebration of community, connection, and compassion.

The risks of poor employee retention

2nd December 2024
Lockton share their latest risk management article on retention rates following the ‘great resignation’.

SPONSORED: Will notice - Wright & Crawford

21st November 2024
Would anyone holding or knowing of a will by Patricia Kathleen Murphy please contact Wright & Crawford.

Double success for Macleod & MacCallum

17th November 2024
Last week proved to be a double award-winning week for Macleod & MacCallum, Solicitors, Estate Agents and Lettings Agents, based in Inverness and Portree.

Lockton - late court settlements

15th November 2024
Lockton share its latest article on the topic of managing risks in eleventh-hour settlements.

SPONSORED: Will notice J&J McCosh

7th November 2024
Would anyone holding or knowing of a will by William Wallace Roy of Ayrshire KA24 5BN please contact JJMcCosh Solicitors.

Scotland’s Legal Pioneers

1st November 2024
At the Society’s Annual Conference, six inspiring members of the legal sector were announced as the inaugural winners of the Legal Pioneer Award.

Five fabulous Scottish Legal Walks

25th October 2024
An amazing total of 158 walkers (and 8 dogs!), walked over 28 kilometres and raised more than £4,500 for access to justice in Scotland and local legal advice charities. Read all about the walks and how you can still donate in Graeme's update. 

SPONSORED: Cashroom wins at the Scottish Legal Awards

10th October 2024
Cashroom win the Excellence in Legal Technology Award at the 2024 awards in Glasgow.

OPG fees

10th October 2024
As a quick reminder, the fees payable to the Public Guardian are set to increase on 1 November.
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