News and events

The Law Society has set out its initial approach to implementing the Scottish Parliament’s landmark reforms to the way Scottish solicitors are regulated.

Scotland’s legal sector has formally welcomed 130 new solicitors to the profession at dual admissions ceremonies in central Edinburgh.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, which is marked each year on 10 September, Inclusion and Engagement Consultant Lynn Pilkington discusses where the boundaries lie when helping someone through a mental health crisis, be it a friend, colleague or client.

In our new Scots law matters series, Scottish solicitor experts explore some of the legal issues which will effect many of us during our lifetimes. In this issue, Edinburgh solicitor, John Sinclair explains boundary disputes and explains the first steps in resolving issues with neighbours.