Legal news

Two partners join Harper Macleod's Edinburgh office
Jennifer Jack and Sophie Coffey move in ahead of relocation

Ex-goalkeeper becomes Brodies sports law associate
Derek Stillie returns to Scotland to join Glasgow office

Faculty of Advocates welcomes seven intrants
Five practising and two non-practising members join

Madras College are 2015 Dewar Debate champions
Prestwick Academy runners-up in high quality final

Legal aid champion Oliver Adair loses fight with cancer
Society, SLAB pay tribute to longserving convener and policy worker

Organ donation presumed consent bill introduced at Holyrood
Member's bill would require opting out to prevent donation

Coulson cleared of perjury following "no case to answer" ruling
Trial judge holds allegedly false evidence not relevant to trial

Less than a week to pay up in solicitors' tax crackdown
HMRC issues reminder of 9 June deadline for voluntary disclosure

Media coverage of terrorist attacks theme for Dewar Debate final
Four schools compete at Holyrood for top prize

Scottish Human Rights Commission retains top accreditation
UN Office confirms second "A Status" award

Lawyer wins "Young Professionals Green Energy" award
Shepherd & Wedderburn's Stephanie Mill takes title

Law Commissions announce latest statute clearout
Devolution referendum Act among 200 recommended for repeal

Society pays tribute on Charles Kennedy's untimely death
"A great friend... encouraged us to play a full and active role"

Public given chance to offer views on Scottish income tax rate
Finance Committee opens consultation on funding 2016-17 budget

Holyrood committee bill strengthens MSP financial interests rules
Measure follows Standards Committee recommendations

SYLA confirms annual conference programme
"Progression in the Profession" takes place on 15 June

Two partners retire at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Verity Jenner and Keith Napier bow out after years of service

Society partners with investment management and financial advice provider
Agreement reached with Tilney Bestinvest on services for solicitor firms

Family actions practice note for Lothian & Borders
Guidance covers numerous aspects of family and civil partnership actions

Latest Will Aid campaign brings in estimated £1.8m
1,200 firms across UK contribute to total

Pinsent Masons signs Aberdeen litigation head
Mackinnons partner Bruce Craig moves across

Davidson Chalmers recruits construction head
Simone Young joins firm from Lindsays