Legal news

Law firm gunnercooke expands in Scotland
Katy Wedderburn and Alex Innes join business

Turcan Connell promotes 23 members of staff
Legal professionals awarded new senior roles

Blackadders names Neil Robb as Commercial Property head
Partner takes on role succeeding Emma Gray

Commission calls for action on new human rights plan
Plea to new Government to prioritise measures to improve standards

BTO agrees sponsorship deal with Fertility Network UK
Law firm enters exclusive alliance for Scotland

SLCC confirms proposed levy rise
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase

Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth

Faculty launches 2023 World IP Day conference
Bookings open for free event on Friday 21 April

Thorntons takes on seven after traineeships
NQ roles taken up in five Dundee and Edinburgh teams

Disabling Barriers Scotland hosts next insights event
Speakers to discuss issues from endometriosis and vasculitis

Bishopbriggs make their mark in National Mock Trial
Faculty-mentored team come third in UK final

IBA adds voice to protests as Israel crisis deepens
Judicial reforms would "undermine proud position" on rule of law

Balfour+Manson adds to Aberdeen Private Client team
Amy McKay promoted while Greg Lawson hired as senior associate

Scholarship applications open for intending 2024 devils
Faculty invites applications for four separate support awards

Blackadders promotes six members of staff
Law firm strengthens its senior team

Trials backlog reduces in February as more cases start
Scottish Courts' monthly workbook shows increased throughput

House price growth down to average 1%, Registers report
January provisional figures show marked slowing in Scots price rises

DWF restructures global operation
Three pillar structure supports vision for integrated business services

Bill introduced for wildlife and to control muirburn
New grouse moor licensing scheme aims to end raptor persecution

Supreme Court resolves land VAT puzzle in HMRC's favour
Taxpayer not exempt from VAT on disposal following option to tax

SLCC to make cost savings through office move
Plans announced for smaller base in wake of flexible working patterns

Leanne Gordon returns to Lindsays as director
Rural law expert returns to firm she left last year

Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years

MiniTrials Steering Group expands its ambitions
Two appointed to help widen interest in legal event for schools