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New MD for Gilson Gray’s investment arm
Steve Herkes takes up senior role
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Domestic violence "upsurge" sees MTM add to team
Andrew Seggie joins from Finnieston Franchi & McWilliams
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Judge rejects challenge to HMRC loan charge provisions
Judicial review incompetent; charge held legal in any event
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Anderson Strathern takes on German-qualified dealmaker
Director Max Scharbert joins Corporate practice from Rooney Nimmo
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Restorative justice expert takes up Strathclyde post
Tim Chapman becomes visiting professor in Centre for Law, Crime & Justice
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Aberdeen DPLP pair win chance to represent Scotland
Team to compete internationally after winning Scottish negotiation contest
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Lindsays unveils partner and associate promotions
Further advancement for Louise Norris and Rachel Holt
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Films to show impact on children when mothers jailed
Launch event to show show two of series made for Scotland
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Five in Scotland among 52 new CMS partners
Global law firm announces biggest ever promotions round
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Insolvency lawyer Yvonne Brady joins Morton Fraser
Specialist moves from Shepherd & Wedderburn to specially created role
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UK Government to challenge two Holyrood bills
UNCRC and Local Government Charter bills face Supreme Court competency test
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Sheriff summary courts to resume next Monday
Sheriff summary criminal business restarts 19 April; JP courts 7 June
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Commission said to be against UK Lugano membership
Refusal would be setback for ability to enforce judgments
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Deadline nears for English admission under QLTS route
New SQE tests become only route to qualify after 20 April
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Complaint withholding details of locus ruled competent
Appeal sheriffs hold online sex offences special circumstances
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IBA launches anti-bullying and harassment training
All can access e-learning modules designed following report
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First Home Fund runs out of money
£60m scheme closes days after opening on April 1
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Scotland-wide criminal bar group launches with flourish
Scottish Solicitors Bar Association gains place at meetings with Government
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Burness Paull creates inclusion and wellbeing lead role
Emma Smith takes up new post dedicated to respect and inclusion
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North east firm launches under Moray Group banner
Esson & Aberdein aims at Aberdeen private client market
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Megrahi applicant refused permission for UKSC appeal
Court holds no compatibility issue raised to take to Supreme Court
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Harper Macleod names eight new partners
Promotions bring partner strength to 74, 43% female
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Five promoted at Ledingham Chalmers
Senior associate, associates and senior solicitor named in north offices
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Lawyers' mental health concerns revealed
Survey discovers stigma fears over speaking out