Legal news

Gilson Gray acquires licensing specialists Miller Campbell
Glasgow merger

Surrogacy law must prevent exploitation, and secure child welfare: Faculty
Consultation response accepts surrogacy as "fact of life"

Edinburgh University appoints its first woman Professor of Scots Law
Laura Macgregor to take 297 year old chair

North councils combine to create external legal services framework
Seven authorities appoint six firms to new panel

Bankruptcy changes from 2014 come under review
Consultation opens on areas said to need improvement

Lectures mark Supreme Court's first 10 years
Four speeches reflect the four UK nations

Outer House judges relieved of wigs and robes for most sittings
Practice note removes requirement except when hearing evidence

Benchmarking survey finds steady profit picture despite revenue falls
Glasgow and Aberdeen see biggest profit per partner boost

Partner promotion follows Ledingham Chalmers acquisition
Lynne Stewart advanced in new Estate Agency team

Mackie Academy win Bar Mock Trial Scottish heat
Team will contest UK final in spring

Lindsays promotes three "rising stars"
New director, senior associate and associate recognised for success

CMS makes senior Aberdeen employment hire
Eric Gilligan joins as of counsel from Stronachs

New trainee court rights in force as rule change comes in
Applications for admission can be made after just three months

Updated youth justice standards proposed in new consultation
Framework for auditing services supporting young offenders

Longserving Inverness duo retire from WJM
George MacWillian and Ian MacDonald sign out after 40+ years each

Lord Advocate can be sued over malicious prosecution, judges rule
Court overrules 1961 case to allow action by Rangers administrators

Carloway misconduct complaint against QC found without merit, report claims
Email on courts' treatment of party litigants not accepted for investigation

Referendums Bill needs additional safeguards, MSPs report
All should have primary legislation, especially on constitutional matters

Advocate General cleared of professional misconduct
Lord Keen’s non-minor offence did not affect his "honesty, integrity and independence"

Homicide cases show consistent level, official figures reveal
Only three of 60 cases in 2018-19 remain unsolved

Ministers consult on banning energy drink sales to the young
Action considered in order to reduce health risks

MacRoberts reports growth on back of investment
Turnover up 4% and profit 12% in 2018-19

Two members' bill proposals put out for public views
Disabled children, and remote rural communities, the focus for new moves

Fair treatment for abused women? Faculty stages public discussion
Judge and feminist studies professor to consider legal issues