Legal news

Tied Pubs Act within Holyrood competence: Inner House
Court affirms decision to reject challenge by landlords

No change to short term lets timetable: minister
Call to scrap licensing scheme in wake of judicial review rejected

MacDonald Lynch acquires Archer Coyle in Glasgow merger
Archer Coyle partners become consultants in expanded practice

Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme

Holyrood Ministers call for drugs to be decriminalised
Scottish Government says move will help drug users

Susskind seeks National Institute for Legal Innovation
Lawtech pioneer believes single body needed to preserve role of English law

Four promoted at Complete Clarity Solicitors
New senior associate and three senior solicitors named

Inksters appoints two more Glasgow based consultants
Gerard Segal and Jacqueline Harkins boost Property and Private Client teams

MSPs seek better civil service oversight of decisions
Report on workings of Scottish Government calls for more coherent approach

Nine promoted across three offices at Thorntons
Legal director James Brogan named with associates and senior solicitors

Two partners head six DLA Piper Edinburgh promotions
Sarah Letson and Linzi Penman elevated to partnership

Two partner promotions at Gilson Gray
Michael Anderson and Cheryl Edgar recognised in Property team

Licensing scheme proposed for animal care businesses
Ministers consult on regulations for dog walkers and groomers among others

Eleven complete devilling and join Faculty
Calling ceremonies held for new advocates

Corporate partner hire for Gillespie Macandrew
Alan Gilfillan joins from Balfour+Manson

Brodies passes £100m revenue mark
Results for year to 30 April show turnover up 8% and profits up 6%

Sentencing Council publishes victim services web page
Information and support recognised as promoting justice system fairness

Edinburgh partner hire for Eversheds Sutherland
Renewables specialist Alan Cook joins from Pinsent Masons

LSA to open emergency housing helpdesk in Dumbarton
Funding received for second advice point for people facing eviction

Freeths launches in Scotland with twin partner hire
Paul Ockrim and Nick Taylor head new Glasgow office

Morton Fraser reports best revenue figure
Turnover up 8% to £25.7m in year to 30 April

Trevor Fenton joins Shakespeare Martineau
Triple qualified commercial and business adviser aims to build Canada links

MSPs to probe sustainability of Scotland's finances
Call for views as committee launches inquiry into spending pressures

Charities Bill unanimously passed at Holyrood
MSPs approve measure to strengthen regulation and transparency